The Eastbourne Academy
Academy sponsor led
Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
5 of 6 in Eastbourne
Pupils
776
First preferences per place
0.46
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.2 | 29.1 | 37.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 17% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 21% | 14% | 25% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.52 | -0.88 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ratton School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- The Turing School · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- Willingdon Community School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
- The Cavendish School · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
- St Catherine's College · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- Gildredge House · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 42% in England
Best secondary schools in Eastbourne · Best secondary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
The Eastbourne Academy is in Hampden Park South (typical home £327,500, crime very high).
What is The Eastbourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Eastbourne Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Eastbourne Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Eastbourne Academy is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.