Schools in Eastbourne
Eastbourne has 31 schools: 20 primary and 11 secondary or all-through. 72% of the 29 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Gildredge House has the highest Attainment 8 score (48.9 in 2026). Among primary schools, St John's Meads Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (71% in 2025).
- 35 schools
- 11 secondary
- 20 primary
Secondary Schools in Eastbourne
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gildredge House | Good | 48.9 (2026) | +0.16 (2024) | 1,169 |
| 2 | The Cavendish School | Outstanding | 48.2 (2026) | +0.47 (2024) | 1,399 |
| 3 | St Catherine's College | Good | 45.6 (2026) | +0.09 (2024) | 1,064 |
| 4 | Ratton School | Expected standard | 45.5 (2026) | -0.10 (2024) | 1,183 |
| 5 | Willingdon Community School | Good | 45.2 (2026) | +0.08 (2024) | 1,117 |
| 6 | The Eastbourne Academy | Inadequate | 37.1 (2026) | -0.88 (2024) | 776 |
| 7 | The Turing School | Needs attention | 31.7 (2026) | -0.99 (2024) | 771 |
| 8 | East Sussex College Group | Good | – | – | – |
| 9 | Hazel Court School | Outstanding | – | – | 135 |
| 10 | Summerdown School | Outstanding | – | – | 174 |
| 11 | The Lindfield School | – | – | – | 123 |
Primary Schools in Eastbourne
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.