Ratton School vs The Eastbourne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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 Eastbourne Academy
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
776 students
| Measure | Ratton School Eastbourne, South East | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #381 of 679 | #602 of 679 |
| National rank | #2254 of 4,090 | #3686 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,183 | 776 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,183 | 776 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.2% | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 51.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.theeastbourneacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Ratton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 17.9).
- •Ratton School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 776.
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 Eastbourne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ratton School ranks higher (44.5 vs 17.9 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 Eastbourne Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ratton School: 1,183. The Eastbourne Academy: 776. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ratton School and The Eastbourne Academy rank in South East?
Ratton School is 381st of 679 and The Eastbourne Academy is 602nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).