Eastbourne primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. 15% achieve the higher standard, nearly double the England average of 8%. The Cavendish School, Eastbourne, St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, and The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 23 schools serving Eastbourne, families across the town centre, Old Town, and Meads have extensive choice of welcoming community schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Parkland Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Heron Park Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Stafford Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| #8 | Shinewater Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #10 | Langney Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Oakwood Primary Academy, Eastbourne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Parkland Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | West Rise Community Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Cavendish School, Eastbourne | State | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #11 | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
| N/A | Bede's Prep School | Independent | Primary | 0-13 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Andrew's Prep | Independent | Primary | 0-14 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • All-through • 2-16 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 0-13 years
Independent • Primary • 0-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Motcombe Infants' School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Gildredge House | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Ocklynge Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #15 | Bourne Primary School, Eastbourne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Pashley Down Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Roselands Infants' School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Tollgate Community Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Willingdon Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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