The Cavendish School vs Ratton School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Cavendish School
Eastbourne
Ratton School
Eastbourne
Overview
Phase
All-through
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy converter
Age Range
2–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
East Sussex
East Sussex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1399
1183
Capacity
1320
1215
Occupancy
106%
97%
FSM %
17.9%
29.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Jan 2025
May 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
48.2
45.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
51.1%
45.2%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-