The Eastbourne Academy
Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ · East Sussex · secondary school
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23rd of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.5/10 against 325 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.5 · 8 | 46% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.88 · 4 | 38% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.1 · 9 | 15% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Eastbourne Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.88 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Pride Club and Duke of Edinburgh. Sports include Girls Cricket, Athletics, Pickleball, Rounders, Boys Cricket, Softball, Tennis, and a Football Scholars Programme. Trips have included Iceland, New York, Poland, and Barcelona. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 776 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Eastbourne Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils have not achieved as well as they should due to an "extended period of turbulence in leadership and staffing," resulting in a decline in education quality. Disruption spoils many lessons, and some pupils worry about the behaviour of others, meaning they have not had a "consistent and positive experience of school."
Strengths
- The school’s pastoral support is "well developed," and pupils can access help for concerns.
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well understood," with clear adaptations for staff.
- Reading is a priority, with "systematic" checking of progress and targeted intervention for those not yet fluent.
- Careers education is "precisely targeted" and successfully raises aspiration.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders" and believe their workload is managed appropriately.
Areas to improve
- Leadership and oversight must drive "rapid improvement" to tackle underachievement and disruptive behaviour with sufficient urgency.
- Achievement for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, must improve to ensure they attain necessary qualifications.
- Attendance must improve rapidly, persistent absence must decrease, and in-school truancy must be eradicated.
- Behaviour expectations must be clarified and consistently high to reduce disruption and ensure pupils treat others with respect.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 29.1 |
| 2024/25 | 37.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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