Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Eastbourne Academy

Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
Part of: THE EASTBOURNE ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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The Eastbourne Academy
Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
800 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
46.30% FSM %
408 Boys
392 Girls
About The Eastbourne Academy

The Eastbourne Academy 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 800 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Carly Rollings.

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 sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Eastbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Eastbourne
Ward Hampden Park
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10030222
URN 136106
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Fidge Chair of Local Governing Body 09/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Cadman Local Governor 25/01/2023 25/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Dr Christopher Duckling Local Governor 01/06/2025 01/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Evans Local Governor 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher Laurence Local Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Patricia Metham Local Governor 01/06/2025 01/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Rickard Local Governor 06/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Carly Rollings Local Governor 06/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Suzanne Dickinson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Liza Leung Shared Local Governor - Establishment 07/10/2024 07/10/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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0.1 km • Eastbourne
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0.38 km • Eastbourne
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0.38 km • Eastbourne
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1.04 km • Eastbourne
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Summerdown School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Eastbourne Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
The Eastbourne Academy has 800 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
The Eastbourne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Eastbourne Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Eastbourne Academy is Co Headteacher Carly Rollings.
The Eastbourne Academy is at Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
The Eastbourne Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Co Headteacher Carly Rollings
Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9RQ
01323514900
www.theeastbourneacademy.org
Location
BN22 9RQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136106
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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