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Secondary schools in and near BN21

All 3 secondary schools in BN21, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in BN21

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  1. The Cavendish School

    Eastbourne, BN21 1UE · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    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
    View school The Cavendish School
  2. Ratton School

    Eastbourne, BN21 2XR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school Ratton School
  3. Eastbourne College

    Eastbourne, BN21 4JX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    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
    –
    View school Eastbourne College

Just outside BN21

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of BN21.

  1. Gildredge House

    0.4 miles from BN21 · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • 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
    View school Gildredge House
  2. Anderida Learning Centre

    0.9 miles from BN21 · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    19
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Anderida Learning Centre
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in BN21

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 secondary schools in BN21 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in BN21, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in BN21. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

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How many secondary schools are in BN21?
There are 3 secondary schools in BN21, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in BN21?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in BN21 on Eduscope are The Cavendish School and Ratton School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in BN21 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in BN21?
When choosing a secondary school in BN21, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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