Our Lady of Sion School vs St James Senior Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 70 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 James Senior Boys' School
Ashford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
244 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sion School West Sussex, South East | St James Senior Boys' School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #580 of 679 | #118 of 679 |
| National rank | #3569 of 4,090 | #426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 244 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.6 | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 71.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 92.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 36.3 |
| town | West Sussex | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sionschool.org.uk | www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys |
The verdict
- •St James Senior Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 19.7).
- •Our Lady of Sion School is co-educational and St James Senior Boys' School is boys.
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 James Senior Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Senior Boys' School ranks higher (85.4 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 James Senior Boys' School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between West Sussex and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Sion School: 244. St James Senior Boys' School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Sion School and St James Senior Boys' School rank in South East?
Our Lady of Sion School is 580th of 679 and St James Senior Boys' School is 118th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).