Largest Schools in Eastbourne (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 27 schools in Eastbourne, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 175The Cavendish SchoolEastbourne · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,399
- 245Ratton SchoolEastbourne · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,183
- 349Gildredge HouseEastbourne · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,169
- 459Willingdon Community SchoolEastbourne · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,117
- 558St Catherine's CollegeEastbourne · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,064
- 618The Eastbourne AcademyEastbourne · Academy SecondaryPupils: 776
- 718The Turing SchoolEastbourne · Academy SecondaryPupils: 771
- 827Ocklynge Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 720
- 929West Rise Primary School and NurseryEastbourne · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 607
- 1033Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne · Independent SecondaryPupils: 560
- 1122Langney Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 465
- 1283St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 432
- 1354Willingdon Primary SchoolEastbourne · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 421
- 1430The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 418
- 159Bourne Primary SchoolEastbourne · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 414
- 1627Shinewater Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 393
- 1754Stafford Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 355
- 1840Tollgate Community Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 335
- 1915Heron Park Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 303
- 2027Oakwood Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 300
- 2157Roselands Infants' SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 244
- 2256Parkland Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 243
- 2374Pashley Down Infant SchoolEastbourne · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 230
- 2449Motcombe Infants' SchoolEastbourne · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 219
- 2530St Andrew's Church of England Infants SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 215
- 2637Parkland Infant SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 178
- 2757St John's Meads Church of England Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy PrimaryPupils: 162
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cavendish School Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 1,399 | 74.7 Top 25% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,399 |
| 2 | Ratton School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,183 | 44.5 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,183 |
| 3 | Gildredge House Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 1,169 | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 4 | Willingdon Community School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 1,117 | 58.5 Top 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 5 | St Catherine's College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,064 | 58.1 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,064 |
| 6 | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 776 | 17.9 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 7 | The Turing School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 771 | 18.2 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 771 |
| 8 | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 720 | 26.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 720 |
| 9 | West Rise Primary School and Nursery Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 607 | 28.9 Lower 50% | – | 607 |
| 10 | Eastbourne College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 560 | 33.0 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 560 |
| 11 | Langney Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 465 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 12 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 432 | 82.8 Top 25% | – | 432 |
| 13 | Willingdon Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 421 | 54.4 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 14 | The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 418 | 29.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 15 | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 414 | 9.4 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 16 | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 393 | 26.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 17 | Stafford Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 355 | 54.3 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 18 | Tollgate Community Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 335 | 39.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 19 | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 303 | 15.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 20 | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 300 | 27.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 21 | Roselands Infants' School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 244 | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 244 |
| 22 | Parkland Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 243 | 56.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 23 | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 230 | 74.1 Top 25% | – | 230 |
| 24 | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 219 | 49.2 Lower 50% | – | 219 |
| 25 | St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 215 | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 215 |
| 26 | Parkland Infant School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 178 | 37.1 Lower 50% | – | 178 |
| 27 | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 162 | 57.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
The Cavendish School in Eastbourne leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Eastbourne with Pupils 1,399. Of the 27 schools shown, 20 are academy, 6 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East largest schools league table, every school on the Eastbourne page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Eastbourne?
The Cavendish School in Eastbourne, South East ranks first among largest schools in Eastbourne with Pupils 1,399 (Pupils on roll: 1,399).
How are largest schools in Eastbourne ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
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.