Which is the best primary school in Eastbourne?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Cavendish School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Eastbourne, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Eastbourne ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Eastbourne?

14 primary schools in Eastbourne published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Eastbourne, ranked

The 14 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
The Cavendish School
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10%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
2
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
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3%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
3
Parkland Junior School
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13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
4
Stafford Junior School
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11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
5
Willingdon Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
6
Gildredge House
Free schools

2%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
7
Tollgate Community Junior School
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11%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
8
Oakwood Primary Academy
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2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
9
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
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2%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
10
Shinewater Primary School
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5%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
11
Langney Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
12
Ocklynge Junior School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
13
Heron Park Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
14
Bourne Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Eastbourne?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, The Cavendish School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Eastbourne, with 82% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Eastbourne ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Eastbourne?: 14 primary schools in Eastbourne published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.