The Cavendish School Catchment Area
The Cavendish School is an academy converter special school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 1372 pupils, and a capacity of 1320 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-16
Age range
1,372
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
The Cavendish School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School is a special school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and it does not use a standard catchment area. East Sussex allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Admission to The Cavendish School follows a different process from mainstream schools. East Sussex assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how East Sussex assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →The Cavendish School: at or above its 1320 place limit
The Cavendish School has a published admission number of 1320 places. 1372 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1320 places. East Sussex allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.3% of pupils at The Cavendish School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.
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The Cavendish School: School Information
- Full address
- Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 2-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138475
Other Special Schools in Eastbourne
If The Cavendish School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest special schools by distance
These are the special schools closest to The Cavendish School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Cavendish School
What is the catchment area for The Cavendish School? ▾
The Cavendish School is a special school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and it does not use a standard catchment area. East Sussex allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Is The Cavendish School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Cavendish School currently has 1372 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1320 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Cavendish School? ▾
Admission to The Cavendish School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Cavendish School cover? ▾
The Cavendish School is a special school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.