Willingdon Community School
URN: 114592 • Eastbourne BN20 9QX
Overview
- Name
- Willingdon Community School
- URN
- 114592
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily May (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323485254
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broad Road, Eastbourne BN20 9QX
Summary
Willingdon Community School, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is a mixed secondary community school with a current enrolment of 1,093 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,053. The school is committed to fostering personal excellence among its students through a supportive and respectful learning environment. Core values such as ambition, respect, compassion, courtesy, and honesty are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to strive for their best while valuing diversity and community.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to ignite curiosity and prepare students for future challenges. Transition events, including open evenings and school tours, provide prospective Year 7 students and their families with insights into the school's offerings and community spirit. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Emily May, prioritises high-quality teaching and continuous professional development for staff to ensure consistent excellence in the classroom.
Willingdon Community School also places a strong emphasis on student welfare, with dedicated staff overseeing safeguarding and personal development. The school aims to create a harmonious community where every student is empowered to succeed on their unique learning journey.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to ignite curiosity and prepare students for future challenges. Transition events, including open evenings and school tours, provide prospective Year 7 students and their families with insights into the school's offerings and community spirit. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Emily May, prioritises high-quality teaching and continuous professional development for staff to ensure consistent excellence in the classroom.
Willingdon Community School also places a strong emphasis on student welfare, with dedicated staff overseeing safeguarding and personal development. The school aims to create a harmonious community where every student is empowered to succeed on their unique learning journey.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Nadene Townsend-Smith Deputy Headteacher (sen)
- MEET THE SLT (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Click here to read our June 2023 Ofsted Report (download)
- Click here for further information (download)
- School Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Catherine's College (62.0)
- The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School (60.2)
- Ratton School (59.4)
- Causeway School (47.2)
- Eastbourne Technology College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1053
- Pupils
- 1093
- Boys
- 586
- Girls
- 507
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1093 | 586 | 507 | 1053 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | 565 | 486 | 1053 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1006 | 537 | 469 | 1010 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1006 | 537 | 469 | 1010 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1006 | 546 | 460 | 1000 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 984 | 523 | 461 | 1000 | 7.90 |
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