The Cavendish School Catchment Area
The Cavendish School is a 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
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 — 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Cavendish School
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.