Our Lady of Sion School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 241 m 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
253 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Sion School West Sussex, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 679 | #1383 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3569 of 4,090 | #7979 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 244 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 253 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | – |
| town | West Sussex | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sionschool.org.uk | www.stmarysworthing.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 19.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 244.
- •Our Lady of Sion School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.1 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 241 m 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Sion School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Our Lady of Sion School is 580th of 679 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1383rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).