The Eastbourne Academy

About The Eastbourne Academy

The Eastbourne Academy is a partnership; staff, students, parents and the community work as a team with a single shared goal which is to make our children feel safe, supported, challenged and celebrated for who they are and what they achieve.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Liza Leung, Carly Rollings, Steve Rickard

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 77 responses • 9.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

52% positive 48.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

53.3% positive 41.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

37.7% positive 61.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

55.9% positive 36.4% negative

My child does well at this school

57.2% positive 37.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 77 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

47.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

29.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.88

Progress 8

Well below average

16.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

31.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

15.6% entered EBacc

5.8% achieved EBacc

154 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily L.

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"A Great Start to Secondary School"

My son has only just joined The Eastbourne Academy, but the transition has been seamless. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the facilities are excellent. He's really taken to the school's values of Curiosity, Ambition, Respect and Engagement, and is already making new friends. I'm so pleased we chose this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J.

Parent Feb 15, 2021

4.0

"Some Great Aspects, But Room for Improvement"

We're generally happy with The Eastbourne Academy, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. The knowledge curriculum is excellent, and the teachers are engaging and supportive. However, we've experienced some communication breakdowns with the school administration, and the school's attitude to homework could be more flexible. Overall, though, we feel our children are getting a good education here.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David M.

Parent Nov 20, 2020

5.0

"Excellent Education, Caring Community"

My children both attended The Eastbourne Academy and had a fantastic time. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, the facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the extracurricular activities are plentiful. I was particularly impressed by the school's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. We felt very much part of the school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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