Gildredge House

URN: 139796 • Eastbourne BN20 8AB

Overview

Name
Gildredge House
URN
139796
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Craig Bull (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01323400650
Website
Visit
Address
Compton Place Road, Eastbourne BN20 8AB

Summary

Gildredge House is an all-through free school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, accommodating 1,168 pupils with a capacity of 1,232. The school offers a mixed-gender education and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The ethos of Gildredge House is centred around its vision, mission, and values, which prioritise the well-being and development of every student.

The curriculum at Gildredge House is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, encompassing Early Years through to secondary education. It includes a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting personal development and academic achievement. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion, and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as those from multilingual backgrounds.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Gildredge House, with initiatives such as the Friends of Gildredge House and various leadership opportunities for students. The school also offers extensive career guidance and support for post-16 options, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future pathways. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.gildredgehouse.org.uk.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL
Capacity
1232
Pupils
1168
Boys
563
Girls
605
FSM %
18.60
Open date
2013-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-11-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1168 563 605 1232 18.60
2024-09-11 1182 572 610 1232 18.70
2023-09-11 1233 596 637 1232 16.80
2022-09-11 1233 596 637 1232 16.80
2021-09-11 1228 596 632 1232 14.70
2020-09-11 1203 590 613 1232 9.90

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