The Cavendish School
URN: 138475 • Eastbourne BN21 1UE
Overview
- Name
- The Cavendish School
- URN
- 138475
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Marchant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323731340
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eldon Road, Eastbourne BN21 1UE
Summary
The Cavendish School, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is an all-through academy converter catering to a mixed-gender student body of 1,372 pupils, with a capacity of 1,320. The school operates under the Cavendish Education Trust, which aims to empower students to become confident, independent learners prepared for future challenges. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives."
Cavendish School offers a highly ambitious curriculum that spans from early years to Year 11, ensuring a cohesive educational experience. The school is committed to fostering a calm and focused learning environment, where excellent behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning are encouraged. This supportive atmosphere is reinforced by strong relationships among staff, pupils, and parents, which are seen as vital to the school’s success.
The school values respect, responsibility, and resilience, which guide its approach to education and personal development. The community is actively engaged, with various events and initiatives that promote collaboration and celebrate student achievements. Parents are encouraged to participate and stay informed through the school's website and social media platforms.
Cavendish School offers a highly ambitious curriculum that spans from early years to Year 11, ensuring a cohesive educational experience. The school is committed to fostering a calm and focused learning environment, where excellent behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning are encouraged. This supportive atmosphere is reinforced by strong relationships among staff, pupils, and parents, which are seen as vital to the school’s success.
The school values respect, responsibility, and resilience, which guide its approach to education and personal development. The community is actively engaged, with various events and initiatives that promote collaboration and celebrate student achievements. Parents are encouraged to participate and stay informed through the school's website and social media platforms.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- View Primary Open Events! (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- 01323 731340 (other)
- This term in Science, Year 3 have been busy explor (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gildredge House (59.7)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1320
- Pupils
- 1372
- Boys
- 671
- Girls
- 701
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1372 | 671 | 701 | 1320 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1375 | 670 | 705 | 1320 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1347 | 684 | 663 | 1320 | 18.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1347 | 684 | 663 | 1320 | 18.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1314 | 673 | 641 | 1020 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1301 | 671 | 630 | 1020 | 13.80 |
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