Eastbourne College

A other independent school school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Eastbourne College.

Eastbourne, BN214JX Age 12-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Headmaster's House
Old Wish Road
Eastbourne, BN214JX
Phone
1323452300
Website
eastbourne-college.co.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114650
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Website
https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/
Age range
12-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
695 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
652

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
12-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ex Oriente Salus"

Pursuit of excellence Integrity Participation Kindness Courtesy

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster Tom Lawson describes Eastbourne College as an open, friendly community with a strong emphasis on happy, healthy, balanced learning. He highlights the development of 'authentic all-rounders' through academics, sport and co-curricular activities, and a commitment to wellbeing, inclusivity and bursaries/scholarships to support pupils.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art CCF Clubs and Societies Dance Drama Design and Technology Equestrian Music Service at School Sport Textile Design The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Trips and Expeditions

Sports

Rugby Cricket Hockey Tennis Swimming Rowing Mountain-biking Riding Golf Netball Badminton Squash Fives Pilates Athletics

Facilities

Winn Building (modern classrooms, a dance studio, a fitness suite, a five-court sports hall, squash courts and a 25m swimming pool) Large, light-filled dining hall Flexible function rooms Birley Centre (music department, auditorium with Steinway piano, recording studios, a rock room and music-technology suites) Dance studio Gym Two Astro pitches (can convert into 24 tennis courts) Art studios including ceramics, glazing, photography, darkroom and painting spaces College Field sports pitches Dining hall and social facilities

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE Natural History to be introduced in 2025 4th Stream program includes modern languages, first aid, professional finance services and Gold Arts Award Results reported: 57% of GCSEs were 9-7 in 2023; 50% of A-levels were A*/A; around 80% achieving A*-B at A-level

Admissions Criteria

For Year 12 entry, pupils need to have taken eight or more GCSEs, with a Grade 6 average.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Please see the school website.

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