St Andrew's Prep
URN: 114652 • Eastbourne BN20 7RP
Overview
- Name
- St Andrew's Prep
- URN
- 114652
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Gregory (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323733203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meads, Eastbourne BN20 7RP
Summary
St Andrew's Prep is an independent mixed school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 324 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that combines academic rigor with personal development, fostering qualities such as self-discipline, resilience, and compassion. The curriculum is designed to stimulate creativity and critical thinking, preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, believing that happy and healthy children are more likely to thrive in their studies. Outdoor learning is a key component of the educational experience, with unique opportunities for students to engage in activities at the nearby beach and woodland classroom. This approach aims to complement traditional classroom learning and enhance overall student engagement.
St Andrew's Prep is committed to nurturing individual strengths and fostering a supportive community. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a welcoming environment for families, ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated to learn.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, believing that happy and healthy children are more likely to thrive in their studies. Outdoor learning is a key component of the educational experience, with unique opportunities for students to engage in activities at the nearby beach and woodland classroom. This approach aims to complement traditional classroom learning and enhance overall student engagement.
St Andrew's Prep is committed to nurturing individual strengths and fostering a supportive community. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a welcoming environment for families, ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated to learn.
Useful links
- The Bridge Curriculum for Years 7 and 8 and Scholarships to Senior Schools (sen)
- Open Events and Personal Visits (calendar)
- Forthcoming Events (calendar)
- Full School Calendar (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Welcome (other)
- View our Online Prospectus (other)
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- Term Dates (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
- 0 - 14
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 324
- Boys
- 158
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1917-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 324 | 158 | 166 | 420 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 339 | 170 | 169 | 420 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 374 | 207 | 167 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 374 | 207 | 167 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 196 | 162 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 198 | 154 | 420 | 0.00 |
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