Gildredge House vs The Cavendish School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gildredge House
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,169 students
The Cavendish School
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Gildredge House Eastbourne, South East | The Cavendish School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #351 of 679 | #187 of 679 |
| National rank | #2036 of 4,090 | #803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,169 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gildredgehouse.org.uk | cavendish.cet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cavendish School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 48.6).
- •The Cavendish School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 60%).
- •The Cavendish School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •The Cavendish School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 1,169.
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 Gildredge House better than The Cavendish School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cavendish School ranks higher (74.7 vs 48.6 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 Gildredge House and The Cavendish School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gildredge House: 1,169. The Cavendish School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gildredge House and The Cavendish School rank in South East?
Gildredge House is 351st of 679 and The Cavendish School is 187th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).