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The Cavendish School

Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
Part of: CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The Cavendish School
Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
1,372 Pupils
1,320 Capacity
2–16 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
671 Boys
701 Girls
About The Cavendish School

The Cavendish School is a All-through Academies serving Eastbourne and the surrounding area in East Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,372 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,320. Current headteacher: Peter Marchant.

Information on The Cavendish School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Eastbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Eastbourne
Ward Old Town
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CAVENDISH EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10038106
URN 138475
Data Last Updated 07-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Neil Small Chair of Local Governing Body 06/09/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Rana Anwar Local Governor 04/06/2025 03/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pam Doodes Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Drouet Local Governor 21/03/2025 20/03/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Hasan Gilani Local Governor 02/12/2023 01/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Hall Local Governor 07/02/2025 06/02/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Steve Hobbs Local Governor 21/10/2023 09/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ellie Messer Local Governor 16/10/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Perry Local Governor 17/05/2022 16/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kirsty Reid Local Governor 23/11/2023 02/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Motcombe Infants' School
0.26 km • Eastbourne
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The South Downs School
0.67 km • Eastbourne
Other
Ocklynge Junior School
0.7 km • Eastbourne
Other
Pashley Down Infant School
0.79 km • Eastbourne
Other
Ratton School
1.18 km • Eastbourne
Other
East Sussex College Group
1.25 km • Eastbourne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cavendish School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
The Cavendish School has 1,372 pupils, with a capacity of 1,320.
The Cavendish School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Cavendish School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Cavendish School is Mr Peter Marchant.
The Cavendish School is at Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Cavendish School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Cavendish School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Marchant
Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1UE
01323731340
cavendish.cet.uk/
Location
BN21 1UE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138475
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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