How many pupils does Gildredge House have?

Gildredge House has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gildredge House perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gildredge House achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 in 2025/26.

How does Gildredge House perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Gildredge House met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gildredge House part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gildredge House is part of GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL.

Where is Gildredge House?

Gildredge House is located at Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB.

Gildredge House

Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

48.9

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–16

Ages

1,168

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Gildredge House

Gildredge House is a free school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 1,168 pupils on roll. It is part of GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,168 / 1,232 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19%

Free school meals

17.3%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

16.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.9

Attainment 8

147 pupils

50.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

69.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

15.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

30.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.4 vs 2023/24

£49,567

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,610 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,007

Spend per pupil

£6,477

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB
Phone: 01323400650
Head Teacher: Craig Bull
Website: www.gildredgehouse.org.uk

Academy Trust

GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gildredge House?: Gildredge House is a free school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Gildredge House have?: Gildredge House has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gildredge House perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Gildredge House achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 in 2025/26.
How does Gildredge House perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Gildredge House met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Gildredge House part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gildredge House is part of GILDREDGE HOUSE FREE SCHOOL.
Where is Gildredge House?: Gildredge House is located at Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB.

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