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The Lindfield School

The Lindfield School, Eastbourne
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The Lindfield School

Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 0BQ

A Outstanding-rated special school in Eastbourne.

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Pupils
120
Ages
11-16
FSM
47.5%
Attainment 8
8.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
8.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.46
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Lindfield School

The Lindfield School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 19 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.6. The school has around 120 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, BN22 0BQ | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Lindfield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Lindfield School

What is The Lindfield School's Ofsted rating?
The Lindfield School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about The Lindfield School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 19 responses): 95% of parents would recommend The Lindfield School.
What are The Lindfield School's latest exam results?
The Lindfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lindfield School located?
The Lindfield School is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN22 0BQ).
How many pupils attend The Lindfield School?
The Lindfield School has around 120 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lindfield School with other schools?
View The Lindfield 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.