Willingdon Community School
Community school
Eastbourne, BN20 9QX
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 49% in England
4 of 5 in Wealden
Pupils
1,117
First preferences per place
1.20
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 47.9 | 45.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 47% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 45% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 | 0.08 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Eastbourne Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Ratton School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- The Turing School · 2.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- The Cavendish School · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
- Gildredge House · 3.1 mi · Not judged · Top 42% in England
- St Catherine's College · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
The neighbourhood
Willingdon Community School is in Willingdon (typical home £355,000, crime low).
What is Willingdon Community School's Ofsted rating?
Willingdon Community School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Willingdon Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Willingdon Community School is in the top 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.