Bourne Primary 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.
Bourne Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
560 students
| Measure | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne, South East | Eastbourne College Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2440 of 2,471 | #449 of 679 |
| National rank | #15305 of 15,697 | #2800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 12–19 |
| Students | 414 | 560 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 560 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eastbourne College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.0 vs 9.4).
- •Eastbourne College is the larger school with 560 students compared with 414.
- •Bourne Primary School is a local authority school while Eastbourne College is a independent 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 Bourne Primary School better than Eastbourne College?
On the Success Index (England), Eastbourne College ranks higher (33.0 vs 9.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bourne Primary 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?
Bourne Primary School: 414. Eastbourne College: 560. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Primary School and Eastbourne College rank in South East?
Bourne Primary School is 2440th of 2,471 and Eastbourne College is 449th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).