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: 47.3 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,372
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Marchant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMotcombe Infants' School
Primary · Very close
The South Downs Community Special School
Special school · 670m away
Pashley Down Infant School
Primary · 792m away
Ratton School
Secondary · 1.2km away
East Sussex College Group
16 plus · 1.2km away
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gildredge House
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Summerdown School
Free school · Grammar · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cavendish School a selective school?
No. The Cavendish School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?
The Cavendish School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School currently has 1,372 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cavendish School take?
The Cavendish School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School is in Eastbourne, BN21 1UE, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cavendish School have a sixth form?
No, The Cavendish School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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