Eastbourne College
URN: 114650 • Eastbourne BN21 4JX
Overview
- Name
- Eastbourne College
- URN
- 114650
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Lawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323452300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Headmaster's House, Eastbourne BN21 4JX
Summary
Eastbourne College is a mixed independent school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, accommodating 622 pupils with a capacity for 695. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and inclusive community, where both day and boarding students are supported in their academic and personal growth. The house system plays a central role in school life, providing a nurturing environment for students to develop lifelong friendships and receive guidance from dedicated housemasters and housemistresses.
The curriculum at Eastbourne College focuses on high academic achievement, complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities that promote creativity and personal development. The school offers a strong emphasis on the creative arts, including subjects like art, drama, and music, encouraging pupils to express themselves and build confidence through various forms of artistic expression.
Situated near the South Downs National Park, the school's unique location allows students to benefit from both coastal and rural experiences. Eastbourne College is committed to developing not only academic skills but also values such as integrity and resilience, preparing students for future challenges in a supportive and stimulating environment.
The curriculum at Eastbourne College focuses on high academic achievement, complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities that promote creativity and personal development. The school offers a strong emphasis on the creative arts, including subjects like art, drama, and music, encouraging pupils to express themselves and build confidence through various forms of artistic expression.
Situated near the South Downs National Park, the school's unique location allows students to benefit from both coastal and rural experiences. Eastbourne College is committed to developing not only academic skills but also values such as integrity and resilience, preparing students for future challenges in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Useful links
- 2025 Prepared For Life (Senior) Highly Commended (sen)
- 2024 Most Inclusive School (Senior) Finalist (sen)
- EASTBOURNE COLLEGE PRESENTS: ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 16 nov (sen)
- EASTBOURNE COLLEGE PRESENTS: INFORMAL CONCERTS 4 nov (sen)
- eastbourne college presents: live lounge 18 nov (sen)
- Open Events and Personalised Visits  (calendar)
- Forthcoming Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lindfield School (70.2)
- The South Downs Community Special School (70.2)
- The South Downs School (64.0)
- The Lindfield School (60.7)
- Hazel Court School (56.8)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 12 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 695
- Pupils
- 622
- Boys
- 374
- Girls
- 248
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1918-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 622 | 374 | 248 | 695 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 652 | 378 | 274 | 695 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 639 | 373 | 266 | 695 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 639 | 373 | 266 | 695 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 644 | 371 | 273 | 695 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 647 | 383 | 264 | 636 | 0.00 |
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