A school which provides “an exceptional education” for its pupils has been praised highly in a glowing Ofsted report. Davison CE High School for Girls in Worthing was rated outstanding in its latest inspection by the education watchdog. Inspectors lauded the school for its “caring and supportive environment,” underpinned by the school’s “strong ethos”.

Davison CE High School for Girls is in Selbourne Road, Worthing (Image: Google Maps) Pupils have “confident attitudes and commendable behaviour”, inspectors said. In their report, published on July 16, Ofsted inspectors said: “Values of friendship, trust and endurance pervade all aspects of school life and allow pupils to flourish. “The school values are reflected in a carefully designed personal development programme which embraces British values and promotes equality and diversity.

“Pupils are taught about tolerance, consent, relationships and protected characteristics. They are well prepared to be ‘the best versions of themselves’.” Chris Keating, headteacher of the school in Selborne Road, said: “We are all absolutely thrilled to have received such a fabulous outcome from the inspection.

“The judgements, and subsequent report, reflect how wonderfully well our whole school community work together. This full inspection comes on the back of a shorter, but equally positive, Ofsted inspection last year. “I am delighted two totally separate inspection teams have reached the same conclusion abou.