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The Cavendish School
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,372
Capacity
1,320
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in GCSE results where 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also shows impressive KS2 outcomes, with 82% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While 80% of parents express satisfaction, the percentage of students reaching higher standards at KS2 is relatively low at 10%.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.3 | Top 42% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 44% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 82% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | No UK data |
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
My child is happy
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.78040, 0.26060 · BN21 1UE
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138475
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecavendish.cet.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cavendish School rated by Ofsted?
The Cavendish School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is The Cavendish School a good school?
The Cavendish School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Cavendish School?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cavendish School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Cavendish School in GCSEs?
The Cavendish School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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