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St Catherine's College

Eastbourne, BN23 7BLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About St Catherine's College

St Catherine's College is a Church of England secondary school in Eastbourne, part of the East Sussex local authority, and it operates as a state-funded mixed school for pupils aged 11 to 16, with an official sixth form and nursery provision. Among the 29 secondary schools in the local authority, it is not one of the four rated Outstanding, and the nearest Outstanding school, The Cavendish School, is 4.5 kilometres away. Its top-performing peers in the area, based on ranking scores, include St Richard's Catholic College, Beacon Academy, and Priory School. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 1,072 pupils on roll against a capacity of 910, which suggests strong local demand. Headteacher Solomon Berhane leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection, and it is one of the few in the area to offer boarding, making it a distinctive option for families seeking a residential component alongside day attendance.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPriory Road, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN23 7BL
HeadteacherSolomon Berhane
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils1,072
School Capacity1,072 / 910 (118% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballCross CountryRugbyHockeySwimmingBadmintonCricketMartial ArtsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDramaEco ClubBook ClubChessYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

1

With EHC Plan

259

SEN Support

24.3% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Catherine's College

St Catherine's College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.