Best Schools in Eastbourne
76 schools in Eastbourne
Key Facts
- Eastbourne is home to 76 schools, with 80.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 60.0% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Eastbourne have 7,980 pupils, with 49.0% meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.63.
- Secondary schools in Eastbourne have 4,927 pupils, with an Attainment 8 score of 40.53, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 35.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Eastbourne, primary schools have 26.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a spending per pupil of £8,066, and secondary schools have a persistent absence rate of 30.0%, compared to 20.0% nationally.
Top Nurseries in Eastbourne
41 nurseries in Eastbourne
Top Primary Schools in Eastbourne
29 primary schools in Eastbourne
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio–
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils622
P/T Ratio–
St Andrew's Prep
Eastbourne, BN20 7RP
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils324
P/T Ratio–
The Lindfield School
Eastbourne, BN22 0BQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.5%
Pupils120
P/T Ratio15.0
Top Secondary Schools in Eastbourne
7 secondary schools in Eastbourne
St Catherine's College
Ofsted
Good
Eastbourne, BN23 7BL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.09
Attainment 848.1
Eng+Maths76%
Pupils1,072
TC
The Cavendish School
Ofsted
Good
Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
Academy · All-through · Ages 2–16
Progress 8+0.47
Attainment 850.7
KS2 Expected71%
Pupils1,372
The Turing School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Eastbourne, BN23 8EJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.99
Attainment 830.0
Eng+Maths32%
Pupils765
The Eastbourne Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.88
Attainment 829.1
Eng+Maths32%
Pupils800
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Eastbourne
1 sixth form colleges in Eastbourne
Top Independent Schools in Eastbourne
4 independent schools in Eastbourne
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils295
P/T Ratio–
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils622
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Eastbourne has 76 schools, including 29 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 41 nurseries, 4 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Eastbourne | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 78% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.09 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,176 | £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.