The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixed
About the school
“We firmly believe that our children deserve the best quality education. Our knowledge curriculum unlocks and nurtures the broad range of skills and talents of our students, recognising and maximising each student’s potential.”
Established school - open since before 2010.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 18 March 2025
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementInadequate
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Ofsted has flagged this school with a category of concern (SWK). See the full report for details.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 800
- Multi-academy trust
- Swale Academies Trust
- Phone
- 01323514900