Ratton School vs The Cavendish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ratton School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,183 students
The Cavendish School
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Ratton School Eastbourne, South East | The Cavendish School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #381 of 679 | #187 of 679 |
| National rank | #2254 of 4,090 | #803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,183 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.2% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | cavendish.cet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cavendish School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 44.5).
- •The Cavendish School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 1,183.
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 Ratton School better than The Cavendish School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cavendish School ranks higher (74.7 vs 44.5 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 Ratton School and The Cavendish School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ratton School: 1,183. The Cavendish School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ratton School and The Cavendish School rank in South East?
Ratton School is 381st of 679 and The Cavendish School is 187th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).