Our Lady of Sion School vs St Andrew's CofE High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Sion School
West Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
244 students
St Andrew's CofE High School
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
780 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sion School West Sussex, South East | St Andrew's CofE High School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 679 | #390 of 679 |
| National rank | #3569 of 4,090 | #2385 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 244 | 780 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 780 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.6 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 55.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | – |
| town | West Sussex | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sionschool.org.uk | www.sta-worthing.com |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 19.7).
- •St Andrew's CofE High School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 244.
- •Our Lady of Sion School is a independent school while St Andrew's CofE High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady of Sion School better than St Andrew's CofE High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE High School ranks higher (41.4 vs 19.7 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 Our Lady of Sion School and St Andrew's CofE High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Sussex and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Sion School: 244. St Andrew's CofE High School: 780. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Sion School and St Andrew's CofE High School rank in South East?
Our Lady of Sion School is 580th of 679 and St Andrew's CofE High School is 390th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).