Schools in Eastbourne, South East (2025)
29 schools · 15,217 students · 20 academy, 6 local authority, 3 independent · median Pupils on roll 414.
Eastbourne, in South East, has 29 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 15,217 students. By level there are 19 primary, 6 secondary, 4 all-through; by sector 20 academy, 6 local authority, 3 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Eastbourne's schools is 414, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
27 of the 29 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (82.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Cavendish School (74.7, top 25% of all-through schools nationally), and Pashley Down Infant School (74.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Cavendish School (1,399 students), Ratton School (1,183 students), Gildredge House (1,169 students).
Ranked schools in Eastbourne
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 183St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 432 students
- 275The Cavendish SchoolEastbourne · Academy All-through47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,399 students
- 374Pashley Down Infant SchoolEastbourne · Local authority Primary– · 230 students
- 459Willingdon Community SchoolEastbourne · Local authority Secondary45.0 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 558St Catherine's CollegeEastbourne · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 1,064 students
- 657St John's Meads Church of England Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 757Roselands Infants' SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 244 students
- 856Parkland Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 954Willingdon Primary SchoolEastbourne · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 1054Stafford Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 1149Motcombe Infants' SchoolEastbourne · Local authority Primary– · 219 students
- 1249Gildredge HouseEastbourne · Academy All-through46.7 Attainment 8 · 1,169 students
- 1345Ratton SchoolEastbourne · Academy Secondary43.0 Attainment 8 · 1,183 students
- 1440Tollgate Community Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students
- 1537Parkland Infant SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 178 students
- 1633Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne · Independent Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 560 students
- 1730St Andrew's Church of England Infants SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 215 students
- 1830The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 1929West Rise Primary School and NurseryEastbourne · Local authority Primary– · 607 students
- 2027Oakwood Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 300 students
- 2127Shinewater Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 2227Ocklynge Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 720 students
- 2322Langney Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
- 2418The Turing SchoolEastbourne · Academy Secondary34.6 Attainment 8 · 771 students
- 2518The Eastbourne AcademyEastbourne · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 776 students
- 2615Heron Park Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 279Bourne Primary SchoolEastbourne · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.8 Top 25% | – | 432 |
| 2 | The Cavendish School Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,399 |
| 3 | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 74.1 Top 25% | – | 230 |
| 4 | Willingdon Community School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 58.5 Top 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 5 | St Catherine's College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,064 |
| 6 | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 7 | Roselands Infants' School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 244 |
| 8 | Parkland Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 9 | Willingdon Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 54.4 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 10 | Stafford Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 11 | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 49.2 Lower 50% | – | 219 |
| 12 | Gildredge House Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 13 | Ratton School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.5 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,183 |
| 14 | Tollgate Community Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 15 | Parkland Infant School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | – | 178 |
| 16 | Eastbourne College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 33.0 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 560 |
| 17 | St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 215 |
| 18 | The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 19 | West Rise Primary School and Nursery Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.9 Lower 50% | – | 607 |
| 20 | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 21 | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 22 | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 720 |
| 23 | Langney Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 24 | The Turing School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 771 |
| 25 | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 26 | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 27 | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 9.4 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
Other schools in Eastbourne
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Eastbourne side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Eastbourne?
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Eastbourne with a Success Index (England) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne has 29 schools (19 primary, 4 all-through, 6 secondary) educating 15,217 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Eastbourne?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Eastbourne is 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.