Bede's Prep School vs Gildredge House
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
Gildredge House
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,169 students
| Measure | Bede's Prep School Eastbourne, South East | Gildredge House Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #351 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2036 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 261 | 1,169 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 1,169 |
| Free school meals | – | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org/ | www.gildredgehouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gildredge House is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 261.
- •Bede's Prep School is a independent school while Gildredge House is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gildredge House?
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 Gildredge House?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Prep School: 261. Gildredge House: 1,169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Prep School and Gildredge House rank in South East?
Bede's Prep School is unranked and Gildredge House is 351st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).