Best Schools in East Sussex
425 schools in East Sussex
Key Facts
- East Sussex is home to 425 schools, with 92.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in East Sussex have 58.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 42,336 pupils across 191 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in East Sussex have a Progress 8 score of -0.15, an Attainment 8 score of 43.87, and 42.8% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with 22,899 pupils across 23 schools.
- In East Sussex, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.20 and spending per pupil of £7,794, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.26 and spending of £7,986, reflecting varied demographics and workforce data across 425 schools.
Top Nurseries in East Sussex
205 nurseries in East Sussex
Top Primary Schools in East Sussex
194 primary schools in East Sussex
BA
Battle Abbey School
East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils472
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham, BN27 3QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils802
P/T Ratio–
Cumnor House School
Haywards Heath, RH17 7HT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils425
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Top Secondary Schools in East Sussex
26 secondary schools in East Sussex
Top Independent Schools in East Sussex
27 independent schools in East Sussex
BA
Battle Abbey School
East Sussex, TN33 0AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils472
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio–
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham, BN27 3QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils802
P/T Ratio–
Cumnor House School
Haywards Heath, RH17 7HT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils425
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
East Sussex has 425 schools, including 194 primary schools, 26 secondary schools, 205 nurseries, 27 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.14 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,914 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.