About the school
Eastbourne College is an independent day and boarding school in East Sussex for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. The school says its main entry points are Year 9 and the Lower Sixth, with Year 10 entry considered individually.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Tom Lawson |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Years 9-11 Day £12,460 per term, Day+ £13,076 per term, Flexi3 £15,629 per term, Boarding £18,981 per term; Sixth Form Day £12,705 per term, Day+ £13,315 per term, Flexi3 £15,937 per term, Boarding £19,277 per term (2026-27, fee with VAT for new families). |
📅 Open days: Open events listed include: Sixth Form Open Evening for Years 12 and 13 entry on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 5:30pm; Open Morning for Years 9-12 entry on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 9:00am; Open Morning for Years 9-12 entry on Saturday 27 February 2027 at 9:00am; and Open Morning for Years 9-12 entry on Saturday 8 May 2027 at 9:00am.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Eastbourne College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 9 entry, the school recommends parents attend an open event and register their child in Year 5 or Year 6 to take advantage of its early offer process. Open events listed include an Open Morning for Years 9-12 entry on 2026-10-03 at 9:00am, and open mornings on 2027-02-27 and 2027-05-08 at 9:00am.
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