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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Eastbourne College is a private secondary-stage school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a published age range of 12-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 12-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 12-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Eastbourne College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 12-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Eastbourne College places day pupils and boarders in the same senior-school community near the Sussex coast. The co-educational setting on Old Wish Road serves ages 12 to 19, with a Sixth Form, boarding houses and day houses sharing academic, house and co-curricular life rather than operating as separate tracks.
The curriculum is broad, with creative work spanning art, dance, drama, music, design technology, photography and ceramics alongside mathematical, scientific and technological study. Careers education and work around financial issues add practical preparation for life beyond school. The relevant standards were met at the latest inspection.
Houses give daily life its structure, while sport is open to pupils whether they arrive with experience or are new to it. Coding, debating, music, theatre, the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award add range, and the coastal setting supports activities such as water sports.
The older curriculum and admissions PDFs are no longer live. Their dated subject lists, entry tests and application timetable are therefore not treated as current. This profile retains the verifiable day-and-boarding model, broad creative curriculum and house-based life without turning an obsolete admissions process into present advice.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40.2 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 24.6% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 40.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.37
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 12-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Lawson
- Pupil roll
- 560 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Postcode
- BN21 4JX
- Area
- East Sussex
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Lawson
School contact
- School phone
- 01323452300
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- reception@eastbourne-college.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01323452300
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 12-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 40.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.37 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 24.6% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 41.86 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 12 November 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 12 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Eastbourne College handle admissions?
Eastbourne College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Eastbourne College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Eastbourne College?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 12 November 2024.