Our Lady of Sion School
West Sussex, West Sussex, South East · BN11 4BL
A small Roman Catholic independent school in West Sussex, Our Lady of Sion educates a little over 300 pupils across a wide 3-19 age range, with around 40 in the sixth form. Its intimate scale shapes the experience, allowing pupils to be known well as they progress from the early years through to A-level. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school "good" overall, while singling out personal development as "excellent" - a reflection of the pastoral care that often comes with a tight-knit community. Compliance requirements were met. The school suits families seeking a faith-based education in a smaller, supportive setting.
314
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Pupils
- 314
- Location
- West Sussex, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- http://www.sionschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01903 204063
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Steven Jeffery
Latest results
Attainment 8
34.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Our Lady of Sion offers GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ, providing a clear academic route through to university for sixth-formers. Recent headline results sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 34.6 trails the national figure of 46.9, and the proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is recorded at 0% against a national average of 47%. Parents will want to weigh these outcomes carefully and ask the school directly about how it supports academic progress.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 40
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
The last word
A small Catholic school where pastoral care shines; prospective families should look closely at the academic results alongside its strengths in personal development.
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Our Lady of Sion School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Our Lady of Sion School located?
Our Lady of Sion School is located at Our Lady of Sion School, Gratwicke Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BL.
What type of school is Our Lady of Sion School?
Our Lady of Sion School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Sion School?
Our Lady of Sion School has approximately 314 pupils on roll.
What is Our Lady of Sion School's inspection rating?
Our Lady of Sion School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.