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Our Lady of Sion School
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Academic Progress: GCSE and A-level results are above national averages, indicating strong academic progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit responsible, tolerant behavior, aligning with school's values.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specialist support is provided for SEND pupils; tailored curriculum for most able.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching facilitates good progress, supported by resources and effective behavior management.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding and welfare measures are strong, with effective bullying prevention.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Health and safety requirements met; strategic risk assessments in place.
Outdoor Facilities: All-weather pitch at junior school enhances physical education opportunities.
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Our Lady of Sion School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 340 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢550 to 拢4,945 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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An all-around education is offered at the interdenominational, coed Our Lady of Sion School within a warm, family-like environment.
We are one of the few schools in the area that can provide both boys and girls with a full education from Nursery to Sixth Form (3 to 18 years).
We are proud of our long history of achievement and have been delivering high-quality education since 1862. Our GCSE and A-Level scores are consistently excellent, and the majority of our students continue their education at the institutions of their choosing.
The headmaster and staff at Our Lady of Sion work to give every student the chance to succeed while fostering a climate of tolerance and respect.
The Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion founded a variety of schools around the world, including our school, with the straightforward goal of fostering bridge-building, tolerance, and understanding.
The old structures, constructed by the Sisters of Sion in 1862, still contain a portion of the school.
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We are one of the few schools in the area that can provide both boys and girls with a full education from Nursery to Sixth Form (3 to 18 years).
We are proud of our long history of achievement and have been delivering high-quality education since 1862. Our GCSE and A-Level scores are consistently excellent, and the majority of our students continue their education at the institutions of their choosing.
The headmaster and staff at Our Lady of Sion work to give every student the chance to succeed while fostering a climate of tolerance and respect.
The Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion founded a variety of schools around the world, including our school, with the straightforward goal of fostering bridge-building, tolerance, and understanding.
The old structures, constructed by the Sisters of Sion in 1862, still contain a portion of the school.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 0-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 20.90% |
| Day Fees | 拢550 to 拢4,945 | 拢883 to 拢5,940 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 31.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.73% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 215 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 27.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.46% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.16 | 35.16 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.89 | 34.88 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 18.83% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 257 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.52% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.04% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.74% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.43% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.30 5 | 31.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.07 3 | 31.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 14.13% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 220 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 31.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.65 | 32.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.27 | 31.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.0% | 16.18% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35.81% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.57% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.64 | 31.11 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.63 | 31.73 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.1% | 15.83% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 30.65% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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