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Eastbourne College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Eastbourne College is an other independent not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 12-19, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 695 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

12-19

Age range

622

Pupils

695

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Eastbourne College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eastbourne College?

The catchment area for Eastbourne College is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Eastbourne College is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, East Sussex may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Eastbourne College: 695 places, 89% filled: places available

Eastbourne College has a published admission number of 695 places. 622 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 695 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Eastbourne College: School Information

Full address
Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
12-19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
114650

Other Not applicable Schools in Eastbourne

If Eastbourne College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex

Eastbourne College shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Eastbourne College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eastbourne College

What is the catchment area for Eastbourne College?

The catchment area for Eastbourne College is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eastbourne College oversubscribed?

Eastbourne College has a capacity of 695 places and currently has 622 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Eastbourne College?

Eastbourne College is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. East Sussex publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Eastbourne College cover?

Eastbourne College is a not applicable school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 12-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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