The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real progress in improving attendance and behaviour, creating a calmer learning environment where most pupils feel safe. Teachers receive tailored support to develop their teaching skills, and pupils who are struggling with reading get effective individual help. Leaders have a clear understanding of what still needs to improve and are working collaboratively with other schools and the trust to drive further progress.
Key Strengths
- Attendance has improved with more pupils attending school regularly
- Behaviour in lessons is improving with typically calm classrooms and minimal disruption
- Leadership structure has been strengthened and the senior team is working collaboratively with local schools
- Pupils' attitudes have improved and most now feel safe in school
- Reading support for pupils who have fallen behind is effective and helping them catch up quickly
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check that pupils know and remember new knowledge effectively
- Curriculum implementation remains too variable across subjects and year groups
- Pupils demonstrate passive learning behaviours rather than actively engaging in lessons
- Too many pupils are late to school and to lessons, with punctuality remaining poor
- Persistent absence and severe absence remain issues, particularly among pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
The school has taken appropriate steps to improve safeguarding responses, including better communication about bullying, though some pupils still report issues with prejudicial language and unkind comments.
The Eastbourne Academy was judged to have serious weaknesses in January 2025. This monitoring inspection in September 2025 found that leaders have made progress in improving the school, but more work is necessary before the serious weaknesses designation can be removed.
At a Glance
50.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
77 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
38
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
776 pupils
900 capacity
124 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Eastbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Eastbourne
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,548
Applications
4,976
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.85312%
Overall absence
29.16175%
Persistent absence
847
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Eastbourne Academy
Oakwood Primary Academy
Parkland Infant School
Parkland Junior School
Heron Park Primary Academy
Shinewater Primary School
Ocklynge Junior School
Willingdon Primary School
Stone Cross School
West Rise Primary School and Nursery
Stafford Junior School
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