Compare Ratton School and St Catherine's College and Willingdon Community School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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

At a glance

This page compares Ratton School, St Catherine's College and Willingdon Community School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Eastbourne, East Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ratton School), published May 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for St Catherine's College (Dec 2019). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST and Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Ratton School BN21 2XR	St Catherine's College BN23 7BL	Willingdon Community School BN20 9QX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2XR	Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7BL	Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9QX
Latest Ofsted	2 13 May 2013	2 17 Dec 2019	2 25 Oct 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1215	1040	1053
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST	Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust	East Sussex (845)
Website	www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk	www.stcatherines.college	willingdonschool.org.uk
Telephone	01323504011	01323465400	01323485254
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

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

Willingdon Community School

BN20 9QX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9QX
Ofsted: 2 25 Oct 2012
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: East Sussex (845)
Website: willingdonschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01323485254

Map of compared schools

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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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