St Catherine's College

School overview

St Catherine's College is a secondary school serving Eastbourne, East Sussex, classified by the DfE as an academy converter with a Church of England religious character. It has 1,072 pupils aged 11 to 16 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated St Catherine's College 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.6 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has fallen by 0.5 points compared with the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 40% of secondary schools nationally.

46% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 73% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.