- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
93 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,169
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Schools in BN20
A postcode district in East Sussex
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: BN20 is a postcode district in East Sussex with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries158 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN20
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN20
8 in BN20, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 720
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
44 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Top Secondary Schools in BN20
3 in BN20, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
93 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 1,169
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
248 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Nurseries in BN20
6 in BN20, highest Ofsted grade first
Bede's Nursery
Eastbourne, BN20 7XH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group
Eastbourne, BN20 9HT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery
Lower Willingdon, BN20 9RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in BN20
1 in BN20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The South Downs School
Eastbourne, BN20 8NU · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 164
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Private Schools in BN20
2 in BN20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne, BN20 7XL · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Andrew's Prep
Eastbourne, BN20 7RP · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 263
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN20, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good6
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN20 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN20
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN20?
BN20 has 15 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN20?
The highest-ranked schools in BN20 on Eduscope are Gildredge House, Willingdon Community School, Ocklynge Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN20?
There are 2 independent schools in BN20. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BN20 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in BN20 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.