The Eastbourne Academy Catchment Area
The Eastbourne Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 800 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
800
Pupils
900
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
The Eastbourne Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Eastbourne Academy?
The catchment area for The Eastbourne Academy is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Eastbourne Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →The Eastbourne Academy: 900 places, 89% filled: places available
The Eastbourne Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 800 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.3% of pupils at The Eastbourne Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Eastbourne.
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) →
The Eastbourne Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136106
Other Secondary Schools in Eastbourne
If The Eastbourne Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Eastbourne are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Eastbourne Academy 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 Eastbourne Academy
What is the catchment area for The Eastbourne Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Eastbourne Academy is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Eastbourne Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Eastbourne Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 800 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for The Eastbourne Academy? ▾
Admission to The Eastbourne Academy 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 Eastbourne Academy cover? ▾
The Eastbourne Academy is a secondary school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.