2025
Eastbourne College had 18 pupils achieve a clean sweep of grades 7 to 9 in every subject, with two securing ten or more grade 9s.
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Eastbourne College
Eastbourne College is a co-educational senior school offering day and boarding options with a strong house system and excellent pastoral care.
Day fees
£37,380 – £39,945
Entry
Common Entrance + School ExamSelective
Next deadline
Fri 16 Oct 2026Scholarship deadline
Updated 4 months agosource
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Tom Lawson
Headteacher
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
560
Location
Eastbourne
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day and boarding
Age range
13 to 18
Religious ethos
Church of England
Founded
1867
Entry points
13+, 16+
School buses
Yes
Learning support
Specialist support
Supports dyslexia, ADHD, autism +1
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Average class
15 pupils
School day
8.10am to 6pm
Saturday school
No
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Drama, Sport, All-rounder +5
A-level A*–A
59%
2025
GCSE 9–7
50%
2025
Overview
About Eastbourne College
Eastbourne College is a co-educational senior school for pupils aged 13 to 18 offering day, day+, flexi-boarding, and full boarding options. The school has a strong house system with ten inclusive houses for boys and girls, each led by a housemaster or housemistress and supported by tutors and matrons. The College provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment with excellent pastoral care, a broad academic and co-curricular offering, and a vibrant weekend and evening programme. The school prepares pupils for university and future careers with outstanding academic results and personalised support.
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Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed senior school in Eastbourne for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, established SEND provision, top-tier fees.
Best for
- Families seeking a senior school for ages 13–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and related needs — SEND is a stated specialism.
Watch-outs
- Fees sit at the top of the independent market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedSee website for upcoming datesOpen Events at Eastbourne College
- Jan16AssessmentNextAll-rounder Scholarship Assessment (Year 9 2027 entry)
- TBCInterviewTo be confirmedBy arrangementPersonalised Visit
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Deadline
Year 9 Scholarship Application Deadline (All-rounder, Art, Dance, DT, Drama, Music, Sport)
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£37,380 – £39,945per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
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What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
strong university progression including Oxbridge
blend of day and boarding pupils
excellent sports and arts opportunities
supportive and healthy learning environment
Saturday revision sessions
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
Mountain bikingPAW (Pilates, aerobics and walks)golfBadmintonSailingPAW (Pilates, Aerobics, Walks)RowingBasketballCage FootballSquashSwimmingFootballSaturday sports fixturesTennis
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fencingE-sportsTriathlonCricketPaddleboardingShootingRugbyAthleticsHockeyNetball
music
Singer/songwriterYoung Musician of the Year AwardsInterhouse singing and 'a capella' competitionsrock bandschoirsInterhouse SingingHouse singing competitionsMusicorchestraHouse singing competitionMusic ensembles
drama
School plays and revuesNational Theatre ConnectionsYear 9 House Drama FestivalDramaDanceShakespeare Schools Festival PerformancesDrama Workshops with Frantic AssemblyAnnual Michaelmas Term Major Drama ProductionOutdoor Summer Term Drama Productionannual Year 9 House Drama Festivaloutside theatrical spacethree drama spaces insidemusicals every other yearSPARK Musicality Juniors Summer Workshop (Shrek-themed, 27–29 July)
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SPARK Musicality Performers Summer Workshop (Mary Poppins Jr, Years 5–8, 27–31 July)
academic club
Touch-typingVisual Arts SocietyModel United Nations (MUN)Platinum Arts AwardDebatingHomework Clubs
service
Charity Support GroupsCharity organisation supportEnvironmentally Focussed GroupsCharity events (cake sales, colour runs)Environmental groupsDog-walking
other
Photographyenrichment sessionsWeekend boarders trips and activitiesPodcast recordingclubs such as mountain biking, house dog walkingArts Awards (Gold and Platinum)outdoor activitiesArt ProgrammesDuke of Edinburgh AwardCombined Cadet Force
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Hockey and football astro pitch at Beresford site (off-site)six-lane swimming pool with touch pads, seating, and big screenCollege FieldGymFive-a-side astroturfSix-lane swimming poolSeasonal cricket netsSports hallSwimming poolSquash courtsTennis courtssports hall with dance studio, gym, fencing facilitiestwo Astro pitches (convertible into 24 tennis courts)
arts
Donald Perrens FoyerDance studioCollege TheatreJennifer Winn AuditoriumThe Birley CentreRecording StudioCollege Theatre and adjoining Warren AtriumLe Brocq TheatreBirley Centre (music practice rooms, recording studio, ensemble rooms, piano spaces)Art studiosDesign workshopsceramics studio with kilns, glaze room and sculpture areaphotography studio with darkroompainting and printmaking studios
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Birley Centre with auditorium, Steinway concert grand piano, recording studios, rock room
boarding
Residential Boarding Housesfive boarding houses, each with TV snugs, showers, gardens, veg patches, barbecues
academic
state-of-the-art science centre and laboratoriesClassroomsWinn BuildingLearning Resource LibrarySpecialist teaching rooms, breakout spaces and rehearsal areasChapel
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
74
of A-level grades were A* to B85
of UK university applicants securing their first-choice destinations60
going to Russell Group universities34
of grades were 8 or 959%
A-level A*–A
50%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
2%
to Oxbridge (2025)
7%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 141 |
| Oxbridge | 3 |
| Russell Group | 10 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
| Medicine | 3 |
Top universities (2025)
OxfordCambridgeDurhamLSEUCLWarwickUniversity of SouthamptonQueen Mary University of London
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Sir Peter Pears (tenor)Sir Evelyn Wrench (founder of the English-Speaking Union)Sir Anthony Quayle (actor and director)Sir Peter Viggers (politician)Sir John Nott (politician)Sir John Wheeler-Bennett (historian)Sir John Gurdon (developmental biologist, Nobel laureate)Sir John Houghton (climate scientist)Sir John Tusa (broadcast journalist)
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Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Eastbourne College offers a supportive house system with dedicated housemistresses, fostering a home-from-home environment. Pastoral care includes comfortable common areas, various house events, and encouragement for full participation in college life, promoting pupil welfare and mental wellbeing.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 16 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 19 Mar 2027Half-term 12 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 3 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–6 Jun 2027
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FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Eastbourne College best for?+
Eastbourne College suits: Families seeking a senior school for ages 13–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and related needs — SEND is a stated specialism.
How much are the fees at Eastbourne College?+
Day fees at Eastbourne College are £12,460 to £13,315 a term in 2026-27 (£37,380 to £39,945 a year). Boarding fees are £18,981 to £19,277 a term in 2026-27 (£56,943 to £57,831 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Eastbourne College?+
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How does admissions work?+
Eastbourne College is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Eastbourne College support SEND?+
Eastbourne College states support for dyslexia, ADHD, autism, anxiety. Check capacity with admissions if your child has an EHCP.
What ages does Eastbourne College take?+
Eastbourne College takes pupils from age 13 to 18.
Is Eastbourne College a day or boarding school?+
Eastbourne College offers both day and boarding places.
Is Eastbourne College co-educational or single-sex?+
Eastbourne College is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Eastbourne College?+
Eastbourne College is in Eastbourne, BN21 4JX.
How do I contact admissions at Eastbourne College?+
Contact Eastbourne College by email at admissions@eastbourne-college.co.uk or phone on 01323452300.
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