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The Eastbourne Academy

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The Eastbourne Academy

Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Eastbourne.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
800
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.3%
Attainment 8
37.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.2%
Basics 9-5
25.0%

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
20.6%
EBacc APS
3.13
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.0%
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About The Eastbourne Academy

The Eastbourne Academy is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 77 responses), 38% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. The school has around 800 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Eastbourne Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Eastbourne Academy

What is The Eastbourne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Eastbourne Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about The Eastbourne Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 77 responses): 38% of parents would recommend The Eastbourne Academy.
What are The Eastbourne Academy's latest exam results?
The Eastbourne Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Eastbourne Academy located?
The Eastbourne Academy is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN22 9RQ).
How many pupils attend The Eastbourne Academy?
The Eastbourne Academy has around 800 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Eastbourne Academy with other schools?
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