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The Cavendish School

The Cavendish School, Eastbourne
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The Cavendish School

Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE

A Outstanding-rated all-through school in Eastbourne where 82% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
1,372
Ages
2-16
FSM
20.3%
Attainment 8
47.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
89.0%
Writing
84.0%
Maths
98.0%
RWM Combined
82.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.1%
Basics 9-5
51.8%

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
42.9%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
18.2%
EBacc 9-4
25.9%
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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Cavendish School

The Cavendish School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 137 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. The school has around 1,372 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cavendish School

What is The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?
The Cavendish School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Cavendish School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 137 responses): 80% of parents would recommend The Cavendish School.
What are The Cavendish School's latest exam results?
The Cavendish School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cavendish School located?
The Cavendish School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN21 1UE).
How many pupils attend The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School has around 1,372 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cavendish School with other schools?
View The Cavendish School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.