The Eastbourne Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Eastbourne Academy.

Eastbourne, BN229RQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.88
English & Maths grade 4+ %
39.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brodrick Road
Eastbourne, BN229RQ
Phone
1323514900
Website
theeastbourneacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136106
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
Website
http://www.theeastbourneacademy.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
835
Free School Meals
45.5% (380 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
139
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
835 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curiosity Ambition Respect Engagement

Inclusive and plural Religions, Philosophy & Ethics education following the Kent Agreed Syllabus; Religious Education is a statutory subject, therefore we do not support selective withdrawals. If you wish to discuss your child’s Religious Education provision, please contact the Curriculum Leader.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher's Welcome emphasises partnership with staff, students and the community, inclusive high-quality teaching, a broad curriculum and opportunities for personalised provision to help pupils excel.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After-school coding / IT club Dance Live Dance Club Music Club Music Scholar Programme Dance Scholar Programme Band / music practice Dance Scholars

Facilities

Gym Library Workshop CADCAM equipment (3D printers, laser cutters) Robotics

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge Curriculum: Ambition in the Classrooms The Character Curriculum: Ambitious Individuals Cultural Curriculum: Ambition Beyond our Classrooms

SEND Provision

SEND provision uses Wave 1 adaptive teaching for all students; Wave 2 interventions run in 6-week blocks; Wave 3 personalised programmes may include an additional needs plan or referral to external agencies; SEN classes exist with specialist SEN teachers for core subjects; named SENCO is Chelsea Elsbury; there is a daily EAL Clinic and SEN-related support structures.

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