Bede's Prep School vs Eastbourne College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
261 students
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
560 students
| Measure | Bede's Prep School Eastbourne, South East | Eastbourne College Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #449 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 261 | 560 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 560 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.9 |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org/ | www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eastbourne College is the larger school with 560 students compared with 261.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bede's Prep School better than Eastbourne College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bede's Prep School and Eastbourne College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Prep School: 261. Eastbourne College: 560. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Prep School and Eastbourne College rank in South East?
Bede's Prep School is unranked and Eastbourne College is 449th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).