Eastbourne College Catchment Area
Eastbourne College is a 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
Entry to Eastbourne College is selective — 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.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →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.
St Andrew's Prep Catchment Area
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Bede's Prep School Catchment Area
Other independent school · BN20 7XL
Anderida Learning Centre Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BN22 8HR
The Lindfield School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · BN22 0BQ
The South Downs School Catchment Area
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Hazel Court School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · BN23 8EJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Eastbourne College
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.