Located in Eastbourne, The Eastbourne Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Eastbourne Academy currently has around 800 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 46.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 41.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 72% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ |
| Website: | http://www.theeastbourneacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01323514900 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Liza Leung |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136106 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 800 |
| Number of Boys: | 408 |
| Number of Girls: | 392 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 41.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.80% | 598 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 61 |
| African | 3.80% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 18 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 90 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 113 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 574 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Tutorial Unit 9 Park Lane , BN21 2UU | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.