As a result of the dedication of pupils and staff, exam results at Our Lady of Sion are impressive. Our Value Added score evidences how a Sion education inspires and enables our students to achieve above and beyond what baseline data predicts the expected academic outcomes will be.
| GCSE Results 2025 | Sion School | West Sussex | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4-9 (good passes) |
94.0% | 72.2% | 67.1% |
| Grades 7-9 (top grades) |
49.4% | 20.9% | 21.8% |
Value-Added
Sion’s overall value-added (VA) score is +1.
This means that on average, Sion students achieve one full GCSE grade higher than predicted by their baseline data. This exceptional result places Sion in the top 2% of schools nationally, according to FFT Aspire.
Even more impressively, 1 in 6 Sion students achieved a VA score of +2 or higher, meaning they exceeded expectations by two grades across their subjects.
This level of progress is a testament to the school’s commitment to personalised learning and high-quality teaching.
Sion’s VA success spans a range of subjects. Here are some standout performers:
Business Studies +1.4 VA – top 2% nationally
English +1.3 VA – Top 1% nationally
Food Technology +1.5 VA – Top 3% nationally
History +1.2VA – Top 3% nationally
Physical Education =1.3 VA – Top 4% nationally
A*-E pass rate 100% (National 97.5%)
C and above 91.3% (National 77.9%)
Biology 100% A*-B (National 50%)
English 100% A*-C (National 81.7%)
Maths 100% A*-C (National 77.9%)
Physics 100% A*-C (National 71.3%)
Students were very excited about achieving places in their first-choice universities.
We are thrilled to announce that our students this year will be venturing to:
Exeter University
Sussex University
Surrey University
Winchester University
Chichester University
Headteacher Quote:
“We are incredibly proud of our students at VISion for achieving outstanding A Level results this year.
With a 100% pass rate and exceptional scores in Biology, English, Maths, and Physics, they have excelled well above national averages.
These achievements reflect not only their hard work but also the positive culture at Sion and the brilliant relationships between our students and teachers.
We are delighted that so many have earned their first-choice places at superb universities, including Exeter, Sussex, Surrey, Winchester, and Chichester.
We look forward to seeing them thrive in the next stage of their academic journeys.”
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