Eastbourne state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 26 schools in Eastbourne, South East. 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
- 1630St Andrew's Church of England Infants SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 215 students
- 1730The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 1829West Rise Primary School and NurseryEastbourne · Local authority Primary– · 607 students
- 1927Oakwood Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 300 students
- 2027Shinewater Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 2127Ocklynge Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 720 students
- 2222Langney Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
- 2318The Turing SchoolEastbourne · Academy Secondary34.6 Attainment 8 · 771 students
- 2418The Eastbourne AcademyEastbourne · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 776 students
- 2515Heron Park Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 269Bourne 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 | St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 215 |
| 17 | The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 18 | West Rise Primary School and Nursery Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.9 Lower 50% | – | 607 |
| 19 | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 20 | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 21 | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 720 |
| 22 | Langney Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 23 | The Turing School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 771 |
| 24 | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 25 | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 26 | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 9.4 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne leads the 2025 list of state schools in Eastbourne with a Success Index (England) of 82.8. Of the 26 schools shown, 20 are academy, 6 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East state 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 state school in Eastbourne?
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne, South East ranks first among state schools in Eastbourne with a Success Index (England) of 82.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 432).
How are state schools in Eastbourne ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.