Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Eastbourne (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Eastbourne, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 158St Catherine's CollegeEastbourne · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.6
- 275The Cavendish SchoolEastbourne · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 47.3
- 349Gildredge HouseEastbourne · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 46.7
- 459Willingdon Community SchoolEastbourne · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.0
- 545Ratton SchoolEastbourne · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.0
- 633Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.2
- 718The Eastbourne AcademyEastbourne · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 37.7
- 818The Turing SchoolEastbourne · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 34.6
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Catherine's College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.6 | 58.1 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,064 |
| 2 | The Cavendish School Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 47.3 | 74.7 Top 25% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,399 |
| 3 | Gildredge House Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 46.7 | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 4 | Willingdon Community School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 45.0 | 58.5 Top 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 5 | Ratton School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.0 | 44.5 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,183 |
| 6 | Eastbourne College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 40.2 | 33.0 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 560 |
| 7 | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.7 | 17.9 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 8 | The Turing School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.6 | 18.2 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 771 |
St Catherine's College in Eastbourne leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Eastbourne with Attainment 8 47.6. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 1 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Eastbourne?
St Catherine's College in Eastbourne, South East ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Eastbourne with Attainment 8 47.6 (Pupils on roll: 1,064).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Eastbourne ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. 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.