The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.2
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 12–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 622
- Capacity
- 89%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Tom Lawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGildredge House
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre
Independent · 1.2km away
St Andrew's Prep
Independent · 1.3km away
Bourne Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bede's Prep School
Independent · 1.4km away
Anderida Learning Centre
Independent · 1.7km away
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eastbourne College a selective school?
Yes. Eastbourne College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College currently has 622 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastbourne College take?
Eastbourne College caters for pupils aged 12 to 19.
Where is Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College is in Eastbourne, BN21 4JX, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastbourne College have a sixth form?
Yes, Eastbourne College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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