Summerdown School

About Summerdown School

Summerdown School is a free school special in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 161 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 3–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

161 / 155 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ

Phone

01323921630

Head Teacher

Karen Sitwell-Cook

Website

www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Summerdown School?

Summerdown School is a free school special in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–16.

How many pupils does Summerdown School have?

Summerdown School has 161 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Summerdown School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Summerdown School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Summerdown School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Summerdown School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.

Where is Summerdown School?

Summerdown School is located at 3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ.