How many pupils does The Lindfield School have?

The Lindfield School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Lindfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Lindfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 in 2025/26.

Is The Lindfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Lindfield School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.

Where is The Lindfield School?

The Lindfield School is located at Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ.

The Lindfield School

Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

6.6

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

120

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The Lindfield School

The Lindfield School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 120 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 (2025/26). 53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 120 / 95 (126%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

53.7%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.9%

Overall absence

32.5%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

13.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

£51,882

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↓ −£8,962 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.5 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.

£13,925

Spend per pupil

£21,900

Income per pupil

63%

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: Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ
Phone: 01323502988
Executive Headteacher: Nick Upton
Website: http://www.thesouthfieldtrust.com

Academy Trust

THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Lindfield School?: The Lindfield School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Lindfield School have?: The Lindfield School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Lindfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Lindfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.6 in 2025/26.
Is The Lindfield School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Lindfield School is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST.
Where is The Lindfield School?: The Lindfield School is located at Lindfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ.

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