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Our Lady Of Sion

Our Fees

Our Lady Of Sion

Our Fees

At Our Lady of Sion School, we are committed to making an outstanding independent education accessible to as many families as possible in Worthing and West Sussex, while maintaining the high academic standards, care and values that define our community.

A more accessible fee structure

Following the successful purchase of our school buildings in November 2025, Sion School is no longer subject to annual rental costs that previously formed part of our operating expenses. As a result, we are delighted to be able to pass meaningful savings directly on to families through a reduction in school fees.

This change comes at a time when many families are facing increased financial pressures, including wider cost-of-living challenges and the VAT changes affecting independent school fees. Our updated fee structure reflects our belief that exceptional education should remain within reach.

Sion offers a rich, values-led education in a supportive and personal learning environment, combined with exceptional academic outcomes.

In 2025:

  • 94% of GCSE entries achieved grades 9–4
  • 48.6% achieved top grades 9–7
  • Students performed, on average, one full GCSE grade higher than predicted
  • The school ranked in the top 2% nationally for Value Added

These outcomes reflect not only strong teaching, but a culture where students are known, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

You can read more on our exam results here.

What our fees include

Our fees are inclusive and transparent, covering:

  • High-quality teaching and small class sizes
  • A broad and engaging curriculum
  • Pastoral care within a close, family-like community

Access to enrichment, co-curricular opportunities and the school’s “Challenge Plus” approach to learning.

As part of the global Sion network, students also benefit from a strong sense of belonging and shared values, as well as a broader international outlook.

School Fees

 

ImpressIon Nursery (Early Years Age 2+)
Morning session 8.00am – 12.30pm £40 per session
Afternoon session 12.30pm – 5.00pm £40 per session
Full Day 8.00am – 5.00pm £75 per session
Additional hours (subject to availability)   £10.00 per hour
Junior School
Reception, Years 1 and 2 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £3,999  Monthly Direct Debit – £999.75
Years 3 to 6 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £5,000 Monthly Direct Debit – £1,375.00
Senior School
Years 7 and 8 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £5,999 Monthly Direct Debit – £1,499.75
Years 9 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £7,300 Monthly Direct Debit – £1,825.00
Year 10 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £7,519 Monthly Direct Debit – £1,879.75
Years 9 to 13 Termly Fees (VAT inc.) – £7,519 Monthly Direct Debit (over 10 months) – £2,255.70
Discounts Available
Sibling Discount 20% fee reduction applied to second child and any subsequent children
Blue Light Discount NHS 10% fee reduction
Scholarships Up to 10% fee reduction on application
Bursaries Up to 30% assistance with fees on application
Other Fees
Registration fee A non-refundable fee payable on registration £60.00
Deposit Payable when an offer is accepted for a full time place £300.00
Swimming (where applicable)   £60.00
DT / Food & Nutrition   £48.00
Parents’ Association (optional)   £3.50
Public examinations   Individually priced
School Trips   Trip dependent

 

Please contact the Bursar’s office on: bursar@sionschool.org.uk if you require further details.

Wraparound Care

We offer free wraparound care to all pupils by arrangement, starting from 8am, and covering until 5pm.

Direct Debits

Annual school fees are billed termly and can be paid monthly by direct debit. Please contact the Bursar should you have queries regarding paying fees in advance.

Early Years Provision

Our Lady of Sion School Nursery caters for children aged 2 and above.
Open Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm, term time only.

The government ‘Early Years Free Entitlement’ scheme (also known as Free Childcare) funding will cover 3 Sessions (morning or afternoon) or 1 full day plus 1 morning or afternoon session.
Please contact the Bursar’s office on: bursar@sionschool.org.uk if you require further details.

Bursaries

Our Bursaries scheme provides opportunities for children to achieve their full potential, by offering eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees. Such support is known as a bursary. Bursaries are means tested and applied on a genuine needs basis.

Scholarships

Scholarships are merit based and recognise and support excellence for new students entering the school.

There are scholarships offered at these points of entry:
•“Ratisbonne” Scholarship: Junior School entry (Reception to Year 6)
• “Lumen” Scholarship: Senior School entry
• “Louise Humann” Scholarship: Year 9 onwards
• “Sapere Aude” Scholarship: Sixth Form

Find out more on Bursaries and Scholarships here.

Notes

Termly Instalment Scheme

Fees are due no later than the first day of term. We reserve the right to refuse to allow any child to attend school until the fees are paid in full. At Our Lady of Sion’s discretion, a particular term’s fees may be paid in four instalments during that term by Direct Debit. This scheme is known as the Termly Instalment Scheme.

Under the Termly Instalment Scheme the dates and amounts of each instalment for that particular term’s fees will be set out in a separate agreement for that term. No administration charges, interest or other charges are included in the Termly Instalment Scheme. Our Lady of Sion reserves the right to withdraw or amend the terms of the Termly Instalment Scheme at any time by giving you notice in writing before the beginning of the new school term.

No agreement to accept payment on deferred terms will be valid unless
it provides for no more than 12 payments within a 12 month period. For more information on the Termly Instalment Scheme please contact the Bursar.

Early Years Free Entitlement

Our Lady of Sion School also participates in the West Sussex
County Council’s Early Years 30 Hours Free Entitlement (EYFE) scheme.

Notice of Withdrawal

A minimum of one whole term’s notice of withdrawal of a pupil is to be given in writing no later than the first day of the pupil’s last term. This notice will be acknowledged by the Bursar within three working days of receipt. One term’s fees will be payable if the required notice is not received.

Please contact the Bursar’s office on: bursar@sionschool.org.uk if you require further details.

A co-educational, independent school with a strong ethos, successfully providing education to children and young people from ages 3 – 18

Junior School Open Day
Saturday 16th May

At Sion, every child is known as an individual from day one. Our smaller, caring environment helps students settle quickly, feel supported and build confidence in their learning. Here your child is encouraged to thrive, academically and emotionally.

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