Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing vs Downsbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,334 students
Downsbrook Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Worthing, South East | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 679 | #777 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #622 of 4,090 | #4284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,334 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 63.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.downsbrook.org |
The verdict
- •Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 67.9).
- •Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 398.
- •Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a local authority school while Downsbrook Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is girls and Downsbrook Primary School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing better than Downsbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing ranks higher (79.9 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing and Downsbrook Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing: 1,334. Downsbrook Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing and Downsbrook Primary School rank in South East?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is 155th of 679 and Downsbrook Primary School is 777th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).