The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,168
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Craig Bull (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastbourne College
Independent · 1.1km away
Motcombe Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Cavendish School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre
Independent · 1.4km away
The South Downs Community Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
Pashley Down Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bourne Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Gildredge House a selective school?
No. Gildredge House is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gildredge House's Ofsted rating?
Gildredge House was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gildredge House?
Gildredge House currently has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gildredge House take?
Gildredge House caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Gildredge House?
Gildredge House is in Eastbourne, BN20 8AB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gildredge House have a sixth form?
No, Gildredge House does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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