Schools across East Sussex
Local authority · 222 schools across 39 towns
222
145 primary · 25 secondary
71,217
88% capacity used
39
5 outstanding · 34 good
80,946
9,729 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.9%
KS2 Maths
68.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,719 spare places
Secondary Schools
3,333 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
176
2024/25
Absence trend across East Sussex schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
82%
Plans Issued
420
Assessment Requests
1,107
Tribunal Cases
184
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
62
Lodged
(1.0%)
37
Heard
4
Successful
(11%)
Primary (infant classes)
49
Lodged
(1.0%)
27
Heard
1
Successful
(4%)
Secondary
470
Lodged
(8.1%)
348
Heard
83
Successful
(24%)
Total
532
Lodged
(4.5%)
385
Heard
87
Successful
(23%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.
Towns in East Sussex
Eastbourne
35 schools
Lewes
22 schools
Hastings
15 schools
Bexhill-on-Sea
15 schools
Uckfield
15 schools
St Leonards-on-Sea
12 schools
Hailsham
11 schools
Crowborough
9 schools
Rye
8 schools
Heathfield
8 schools
Battle
7 schools
Seaford
6 schools
Robertsbridge
6 schools
Wadhurst
6 schools
Newhaven
5 schools
Mayfield
4 schools
Peacehaven
4 schools
East Sussex
3 schools
Pevensey
3 schools
Etchingham
3 schools