SecondaryData as of May 2026

Willingdon Community School

Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9QX

A Good-rated secondary school in Eastbourne.

Community school

Pupils

1,093

Ages

11-16

FSM

18.9%

Attainment 8

45.0

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

45.0

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

19.5%

Basics 9-5

48.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

39.4%

EBacc APS

3.97

EBacc 9-5

18.7%

EBacc 9-4

24.7%

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About Willingdon Community School

Willingdon Community School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. The school has around 1,093 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Broad Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QX | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Willingdon Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Willingdon Community School

What is Willingdon Community School's Ofsted rating?

Willingdon Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Willingdon Community School's latest exam results?

Willingdon Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Willingdon Community School located?

Willingdon Community School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN20 9QX).

How many pupils attend Willingdon Community School?

Willingdon Community School has around 1,093 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Willingdon Community School with other schools?

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