The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Solomon Berhane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangney Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary · 937m away
West Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tollgate Community Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shinewater Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Turing School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Catherine's College a selective school?
No. St Catherine's College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Catherine's College's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's College?
St Catherine's College currently has 1,072 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's College take?
St Catherine's College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Catherine's College?
St Catherine's College is in Eastbourne, BN23 7BL, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's College have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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