The Cavendish School
The Cavendish School is an all-through school (Academy converter), ages 2–16, in Eastbourne, BN21, in the East Sussex council area. It has 1,399 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 January 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 28 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 82 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 62 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.47 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 52.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 170 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,399 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 9.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.13% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.68% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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