All-throughData as of May 2026

Gildredge House

Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8AB

A Good-rated all-through school in Eastbourne where 60% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

1,168

Ages

4-16

FSM

18.6%

Attainment 8

46.6

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

60.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.6%

Basics 9-5

45.3%

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

25.7%

EBacc APS

4.07

EBacc 9-5

12.2%

EBacc 9-4

17.6%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

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About Gildredge House

Gildredge House is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 216 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,168 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8AB | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gildredge House, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Gildredge House

What is Gildredge House's Ofsted rating?

Gildredge House received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Gildredge House?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 216 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Gildredge House.

What are Gildredge House's latest exam results?

Gildredge House: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gildredge House located?

Gildredge House is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN20 8AB).

How many pupils attend Gildredge House?

Gildredge House has around 1,168 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gildredge House with other schools?

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