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Best 3 Secondary schools in Eastbourne – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: St Catherine's College (Secondary) in Eastbourne; Ratton School (Secondary) in Eastbourne; The Turing School (Secondary) in Eastbourne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Catherine's College, Ratton School and The Turing School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Eastbourne, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Catherine's College), published Dec 2019. The lowest is 3 (The Turing School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Turing School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST and Swale Academies Trust.

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St Catherine's College
BN23 7BL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 7BL
Ofsted
2 17 Dec 2019
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Website
www.stcatherines.college
Telephone
01323465400
Ratton School
BN21 2XR
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR
Ofsted
2 13 May 2013
Pupils
≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
Website
www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone
01323504011
The Turing School
BN23 8EJ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8EJ
Ofsted
3 7 Sep 2023
Pupils
≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Swale Academies Trust
Website
www.theturingschool.org.uk
Telephone
01323465700
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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