Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ratton School

Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR
Part of: SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Ratton School
Eastbourne, BN21 2XR
1,197 Pupils
1,215 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
26.00% FSM %
597 Boys
600 Girls
About Ratton School

Ratton School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,215. Current headteacher: Gavin Peevers.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Sussex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Eastbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Eastbourne
Ward Ratton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10038108
URN 138474
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carole Bradbrook Chair of Local Governing Body 30/11/2025 29/11/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rosie Barr Local Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Andy Best Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Diane Clark Local Governor 01/12/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucy Collins Local Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Cathy Dean Local Governor 03/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Henham Local Governor 30/11/2025 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hunt Local Governor 09/09/2025 08/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Morris Local Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Murphy Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Gavin Peevers Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne Wardle Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ocklynge Junior School
0.62 km • Eastbourne
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0.92 km • Eastbourne
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Parkland Infant School
1.11 km • Eastbourne
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Parkland Junior School
1.11 km • Eastbourne
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Summerdown School
1.14 km • Eastbourne
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The Cavendish School
1.18 km • Eastbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ratton School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Ratton School has 1,197 pupils, with a capacity of 1,215.
Ratton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Ratton School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ratton School is Mr Gavin Peevers.
Ratton School is at Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Ratton School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ratton School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Peevers
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR
01323504011
www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Location
BN21 2XR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138474
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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