Sixth Forms by A Level Results in East Sussex (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 13 schools in East Sussex, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 178Mayfield SchoolMayfield · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 44.6 (B+)
- 233Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 41.9 (B+)
- 321Bede's Senior SchoolHailsham · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 41.8 (B+)
- 436Battle Abbey SchoolEast Sussex · Independent All-throughA level APS: 39.4 (B)
- 576Heathfield Community CollegeHeathfield · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 38.8 (B)
- 668Seaford Head SchoolSeaford · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 37.2 (B-)
- 723Claremont SchoolSt Leonards-on-Sea · Independent All-throughA level APS: 36.9 (B-)
- 866Uckfield CollegeUckfield · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 36.5 (B-)
- 937Michael Hall SchoolForest Row · Independent All-throughA level APS: 36.3 (B-)
- 1075Beacon AcademyCrowborough · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.5 (C+)
- 1183Lewes Old Grammar SchoolLewes · Independent All-throughA level APS: 32.8 (C+)
- 1211Buckswood SchoolEast Sussex · Independent All-throughA level APS: 31.0 (C)
- 1341Uplands AcademyWadhurst · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 27.9 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayfield School Mayfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 44.6 (B+) | 78.2 Top 25% | 63.5 Attainment 8 | 349 |
| 2 | Eastbourne College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 41.9 (B+) | 33.0 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 560 |
| 3 | Bede's Senior School Hailsham · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 41.8 (B+) | 21.2 Lower 50% | 26.4 Attainment 8 | 763 |
| 4 | Battle Abbey School East Sussex · All-through · Ages 0–18 | Independent | 39.4 (B) | 36.4 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 459 |
| 5 | Heathfield Community College Heathfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 38.8 (B) | 75.8 Top 25% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,416 |
| 6 | Seaford Head School Seaford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.2 (B-) | 68.4 Top 50% | 49.4 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 7 | Claremont School St Leonards-on-Sea · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 36.9 (B-) | 23.2 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 418 |
| 8 | Uckfield College Uckfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 36.5 (B-) | 66.0 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,671 |
| 9 | Michael Hall School Forest Row · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 36.3 (B-) | 37.2 Lower 50% | 35.8 Attainment 8 | 384 |
| 10 | Beacon Academy Crowborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.5 (C+) | 75.0 Top 25% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 1,642 |
| 11 | Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 32.8 (C+) | 83.4 Top 25% | 60.4 Attainment 8 | 675 |
| 12 | Buckswood School East Sussex · All-through · Ages 10–19 | Independent | 31.0 (C) | 11.0 Lower 50% | 16.1 Attainment 8 | 193 |
| 13 | Uplands Academy Wadhurst · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 27.9 (C-) | 40.6 Lower 50% | 42.5 Attainment 8 | 699 |
Mayfield School in Mayfield leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in East Sussex with A level APS 44.6 (B+). Of the 13 schools shown, 8 are independent, 3 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the East Sussex page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in East Sussex?
Mayfield School in Mayfield, South East ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in East Sussex with A level APS 44.6 (B+) (Pupils on roll: 349).
How are sixth forms by a level results in East Sussex ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.