The Cavendish School
Academy converter
Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 33% in England
1 of 6 in Eastbourne
Pupils
1,399
First preferences per place
1.62
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 50.7 | 47.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 56% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 55% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 | 0.47 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ratton School · 0.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- Gildredge House · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 42% in England
- The Eastbourne Academy · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Willingdon Community School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
- The Turing School · 2.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- St Catherine's College · 2.9 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
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The neighbourhood
The Cavendish School is in Ratton (typical home £380,000, crime high).
What is The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?
The Cavendish School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Cavendish School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cavendish School is in the top 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.