Eastbourne College

East Sussex, United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1867

  • £ 9K-13.5K

    • British

School History & Details

Eastbourne College is a well-known and well-liked co-ed private school that offers instruction to boarding and day students aged 13 to 18 and is modelled after the English public school system. Eastbourne College is situated in the English seaside town of Eastbourne. William Cavendish, the 7th Duke of Devonshire, and other notable Eastbourne residents founded the Eastbourne College in 1867.

    School Values

  • Respect
  • ambitions
  • Independence

    • The shared values of Eastbourne College are striving for excellence, honesty, participation, and kindness. Despite being a traditional university with a long history, College has a contemporary mindset and a preference for innovation.

School Achievements

Achievements

One of Eastbourne College's greatest achievements is that students feel truly a part of the house system and that the school has a great reputation for its sense of inclusivity and community. In the Tes School Awards 2023, Eastbourne College has been shortlisted. The top 4% of schools for value-added at A-Levels are Eastbourne College and the University of Brighton. According to data from Eastbourne College, 93% of students overall received an A*-A grade in 2020, with 55% of students earning grades A*.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

In addition to academic opportunities, Eastbourne College offers students many opportunities in a variety of extracurricular activities like the arts, sports, theatre, and more. Rugby players Hugo Southwell (Scotland and London Wasps), Mark Lock (Leeds Tykes), and cricketer Ed Giddins are among the former students who have achieved sporting success.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Nick Atkinson Harry Bentley Olav Bjortomt Sir Hugh Casson Michael Fish,  Richard Fitter, Ed Giddins, Charles Hedley Bob Holness David Howell, Johnny Mercer  Nasser Judeh

School Information

The Eastbourne College campus is located in the English seaside town of Eastbourne. Students have access to boarding facilities, sports facilities, a gym, a medical center, a canteen, a library, and m...View moreView Less

Tom Lawson

Link

44 1323 452300

Eastbourne College Old Wish Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4JX

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Geology
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music

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