What are the best private schools in East Sussex?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in East Sussex include Battle Abbey School, Bede's Prep School, and Bede's Senior School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in East Sussex?

East Sussex has 21 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 128 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in East Sussex ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in East Sussex private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in East Sussex is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in East Sussex cost?

Fees for private schools in East Sussex vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in East Sussex

27 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 27 independent schools in East Sussex, accounting for 6.4% of all schools in the region, with a total of 6,551 pupils on roll.
In East Sussex, 93.3% of inspected independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools achieving Outstanding and 11 Good ratings out of 15 inspected.
The independent schools in East Sussex have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 19.3% of pupils have special educational needs.
The Attainment 8 score for independent schools in East Sussex is 39.78, and 24.2% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in both English and maths, out of 6,551 pupils across 27 schools.

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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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Eastbourne College

Eastbourne, BN21 4JX

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19

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Absence–

Pupils622

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Greenfields School

RH18 5JD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils128

P/T Ratio–

Lewes Old Grammar School

BN7 1XS

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils694

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Marlborough House Vinehall School

Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils194

P/T Ratio–

Mayfield School

Mayfield, TN20 6PH

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils402

P/T Ratio–

Sacred Heart School

TN5 6DQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils142

P/T Ratio–

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School

Mayfield, TN20 6HR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils206

P/T Ratio–

St Andrew's Prep

Eastbourne, BN20 7RP

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils324

P/T Ratio–

Claremont School

St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7PW

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils545

P/T Ratio–

Mountfield Heath School

East Sussex, TN32 5FA

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils44

P/T Ratio–

Step by Step School Limited

Sharpthorne, RH19 4HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils36

P/T Ratio–

Anderida Learning Centre

Eastbourne, BN22 8HR

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils13

P/T Ratio–

Bricklehurst Manor School

Wadhurst, TN5 7EL

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils14

P/T Ratio–

Compass Community School Pinetree Park

Lewes, BN7 3NF

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils12

P/T Ratio–

Darvell School

Robertsbridge, TN32 5DR

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils67

P/T Ratio–

Headstart

Battle, TN33 9EG

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–21

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils47

P/T Ratio–

ISP School

TN33 0TX

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils47

P/T Ratio–

Michael Hall School

Forest Row, RH18 5JA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils439

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Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS

Heathfield, TN21 0TU

Independent · Primary · Ages 9–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils0

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Frewen College

Rye, TN31 6NL

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils125

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 private schools in East Sussex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	East Sussex	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	93%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	59%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.14	+0.00
Attainment 8	39.8	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.

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Best Private Schools in East Sussex

Key Facts

Battle Abbey School

Bede's Prep School

Bede's Senior School

Cumnor House School

Eastbourne College

Greenfields School

Lewes Old Grammar School

Marlborough House Vinehall School

Mayfield School

Sacred Heart School

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School

St Andrew's Prep

Claremont School

Mountfield Heath School

Step by Step School Limited

Anderida Learning Centre

Bricklehurst Manor School

Compass Community School Pinetree Park

Darvell School

Headstart

ISP School

Michael Hall School

Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS

Frewen College

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in East Sussex?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in East Sussex?

How are private schools in East Sussex ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in East Sussex private schools?

How much do private schools in East Sussex cost?

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