Eastbourne College, Eastbourne
Eastbourne College is an independent school for pupils aged 12 to 19 in Eastbourne. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eastbourne College in detail
Eastbourne College in its own words
In its own words: "The sea inspires us. Endless horizons reflect the potential for all our pupils, the limitlessness of their aspiration. As the ‘blue health school’ we harness our unique coastal location to the benefit of our children’s physical and mental wellbeing."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 27 February 2027 at 9am and an open day on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Sussex
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Eastbourne College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Eastbourne College are St Andrew's Prep (0.8 miles) and Bede's Prep School (0.9 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 126 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 169 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Eastbourne Rail Station, about 760 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eastbourne College (outside), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 657 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 November 2024
Short Visit
18 May 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 June 2021
Regulatory Compliance
31 October 2018
Integrated
23 September 2014
About
Eastbourne College is a co-educational fee-charging school in the English public school tradition, for boarding and day pupils aged 13–18, in the town of Eastbourne in East Sussex on the south coast of England. The college's headmaster is Tom Lawson.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£37,380 to £39,945
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£56,943 to £57,831
| Years 9-11 Day | £37,380 a year |
| Years 9-11 Day+ | £39,228 a year |
| Years 9-11 Boarding | £56,943 a year |
| Sixth Form Day | £38,115 a year |
| Sixth Form Day+ | £39,945 a year |
| Sixth Form Boarding | £57,831 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in East Sussex - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Eastbourne College
Young athletes shine at Regional Schools’ Biathlon Championships
28 Sep 2026
Unveiling New Sixth Form Pathways for 2027
17 Sep 2026
Ebony Earns Place on British Sailing Pathway
10 Sep 2026
GCSE RESULTS 2026: TOP GRADES RISE AS PUPILS LOOK AHEAD
20 Aug 2026
FROM FINE ART TO PHYSICS: CELEBRATING A-LEVEL SUCCESS
13 Aug 2026
A Celebration of Achievement at Eastbourne College Speech Day
30 Jun 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Eastbourne College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 49
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 38 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
560 pupils
695 places
135 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Eastbourne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Eastbourne
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,496
Applications
4,990
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
169
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
30.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
560
Total Pupils
336
Boys
224
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Eastbourne College
What are GCSE results like at Eastbourne College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Eastbourne College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Eastbourne College last inspected?
Eastbourne College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College has around 560 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Eastbourne College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 38 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eastbourne College?
Eastbourne College is at Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)