Eastbourne College vs Hoe Bridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
560 students
Hoe Bridge School
Surrey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
548 students
| Measure | Eastbourne College Eastbourne, South East | Hoe Bridge School Surrey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #449 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2800 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 560 | 548 |
| Pupils on roll | 560 | 548 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 91.3% |
| 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 | Surrey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ | www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Eastbourne College is the larger school with 560 students compared with 548.
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 Eastbourne College better than Hoe Bridge School?
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 Eastbourne College and Hoe Bridge School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Surrey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbourne College: 560. Hoe Bridge School: 548. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbourne College and Hoe Bridge School rank in South East?
Eastbourne College is 449th of 679 and Hoe Bridge School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).