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Our Lady of Sion School
Independent school · West Sussex
| Address | Our Lady of Sion School, Gratwicke Road, West Sussex, BN11 4BL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 244 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01903204063 |
| Website | http://www.sionschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Tue 23 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Fri 16 Oct 2026, Mon 22 Feb 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. School Development Days (staff only, work set for pupils at home) Fri 16 Oct 2026 and Mon 22 Feb 2027 are adjacent to half terms, so Autumn 1 ends Thu 15 Oct and Spring 2 starts Tue 23 Feb. Bank holidays 3 May and 31 May 2027 (closed).
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Years 1 and 2 | £3,999.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | £5,500.00 |
| Years 7 and 8 | £5,999.00 |
| Years 9 | £7,300.00 |
| Year 10 | £7,519.00 |
| Years 11 to 13 | £7,519.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £300.00
Termly fees (VAT inc.); academic year not stated. Monthly direct debit options also listed (e.g. Reception-Year 2 £999.75; Years 11 to 13 £2,255.70 over 10 months). Nursery: £40 per morning/afternoon session, £75 full day, £10.00 per additional hour. Sibling discount 20%; NHS 10%; scholarships up to 10%; bursaries up to 30%. Free wraparound care 8am-5pm.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Years 3 To 6, Years 7 To 11, Sixth Form
Contact the Admissions Registrar, then attend two taster days. Nursery to Year 2 have no formal assessment; Years 3-6 sit CAT4 during taster days; Years 7-11 sit CAT4 (usually January) plus interview and school reference. Sixth Form entry is based on GCSE results and reports. A Headteacher meeting precedes the offer.
- Two taster days
- CAT4 entrance assessment (Years 3-11)
- Interview with the Headteacher
- School reference
- Sixth Form: GCSE results (Grade 7 in A Level subjects, Grade 4 in English and Maths)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly routes | Littlehampton | |
| Easterly routes | Hove | |
| North Westerly routes | Pulborough | |
| North Easterly routes | Henfield | |
| Worthing routes | Worthing |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.