- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
182 first choices, 118 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,399
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Schools in BN21
A postcode district in East Sussex
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: BN21 is a postcode district in East Sussex with 2 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries142 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN21
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 BN21
2 in BN21, best first
Top Secondary Schools in BN21
3 in BN21, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
182 first choices, 118 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,399
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
217 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,183
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in BN21
10 in BN21, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Beginnings
Eastbourne, BN21 2DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Camelot Kids
Eastbourne, BN21 2BU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Copperfields Day Nursery
Eastbourne, BN21 1DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN21
1 in BN21, by the school's Eduscope score
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 560
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BN21
1 in BN21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne, BN21 4JX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 560
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN21, 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.
- Good9
- Not graded yet5
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 BN21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN21 has 14 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 BN21
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 BN21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN21?
BN21 has 14 schools, including 2 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN21?
The highest-ranked schools in BN21 on Eduscope are The Cavendish School, Ratton 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 BN21?
There is 1 independent school in BN21. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in BN21 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.