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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Eastbourne Area

Schools in the Eastbourne built-up area. Eastbourne secondary schools offer diverse options across this coastal town, with 7 schools serving families in Hampden Park, Langney, and Old Town. Eastbourne College, The Cavendish School, and St Catherine's College are among the highest-performing options. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With both town centre and coastal locations, families have access to comprehensive education with strong community ties and proximity to Eastbourne's seafront. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Eastbourne

Key Performance Metrics for Eastbourne

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Eastbourne42.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Eastbourne23%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Eastbourne3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Eastbourne6.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Eastbourne

42.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Eastbourne

23%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Eastbourne

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Eastbourne

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Eastbourne

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