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The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.4 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
800
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 37.7 and only 51% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is also low, with only 38% recommending the school, indicating potential concerns about the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
68%
My child makes good progress
57%
School has high expectations
56%
Progress is communicated
55%
My child feels safe
53%
My child is happy
52%
School supports development
47%
School responds to concerns
43%
School keeps me informed
40%
Behaviour is good
38%
I'd recommend this school
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.8%
White Other7.6%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.80173, 0.26890 · BN22 9RQ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN136106
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theeastbourneacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Eastbourne Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Eastbourne Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is The Eastbourne Academy a good school?
The Eastbourne Academy scores 0.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Eastbourne Academy?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Eastbourne Academy receives a satisfaction score of 50% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Eastbourne Academy in GCSEs?
The Eastbourne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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