Schools in East Sussex
220 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (26)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chailey School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Seaford Head School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Uckfield College Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Claverham Community College Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Heathfield Community College Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry Academy Hastings Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Peacehaven Community School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Priory School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ratton School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rye College Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Seahaven Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Catherine's College Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Richard's Catholic College Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Willingdon Community School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Turing School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hailsham Academy Academy converter | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 2–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Robertsbridge Community College Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bexhill High Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gildredge House Free schools | No overall grade (2024) | 4–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| King's Academy Ringmer Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry Academy St Leonards Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | — |
| The Cavendish School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Eastbourne Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Uplands Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (144)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Burwash CofE School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| High Cliff Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Little Common School Academy converter | Outstanding (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Polegate Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashdown Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beckley Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blackboys Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bonners CofE School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brede Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Buxted CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chantry Community Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Churchwood Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chyngton School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Crowhurst CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dallington Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Danehill Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dudley Infant Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| East Hoathly CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Etchingham Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fletching Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Frant Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grovelands Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hamsey Community Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hankham Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hellingly Community Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heron Park Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| King Offa Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Langney Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Laughton Community Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Little Horsted Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manor Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Motcombe Infants' School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry West St Leonards Primary Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Netherfield CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nutley Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oakwood Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ore Village Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parkland Infant School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parkland Junior School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Parkside Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Pashley Down Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Plumpton Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Robsack Wood Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 0–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rocks Park Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Roselands Infants' School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rotherfield Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rye Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Salehurst Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Seaford Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Shinewater Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southover CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Stafford Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Stone Cross School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Westfield School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| White House Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Willingdon Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bourne Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mulberry Baird Primary Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hollington Primary School Academy converter | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ninfield Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Alfriston School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bodiam Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Breakwater Academy Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Catsfield Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chiddingly Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Firle Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Five Ashes CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Framfield Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hawkes Farm Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Jarvis Brook Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mayfield Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newick Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ocklynge Junior School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 7–11 | — |
| Park Mead Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pebsham Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Staplecross Methodist Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thornton Grove Academy Academy sponsor led | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Western Road Community Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (50)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Court School Academy special converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Torfield School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| St Mary's School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 9–16 | — |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College Non-maintained special school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–19 | — |
| The Flagship School Free schools special | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 7–16 | — |
| The Ropemakers' Academy Free schools special | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| East Sussex Academy Academy alternative provision converter | Inadequate (2024) · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| Acre Wood Academy Academy special sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–19 | — |
| Anderida Learning Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Annan School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Battle Abbey School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–18 | — |
| Bede's Prep School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–13 | — |
| Bede's Senior School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–19 | — |
| Bexhill College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Bexhill Independent Special School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| Bricklehurst Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–16 | — |
| Buckswood School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 10–19 | — |
| Chailey Heritage School Non-maintained special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–19 | — |
| Claremont School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 1–19 | — |
| Compass Community School Pinetree Park Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 10–19 | — |
| Cuckmere House School Academy special converter | No overall grade (2025) | 6–16 | — |
| Cumnor House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Darvell School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–16 | — |
| East Sussex College Group Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| East Sussex Skills Academy Free schools alternative provision | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | — |
| Eastbourne College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 12–19 | — |
| Frewen College Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Glyne Gap School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–19 | — |
| Greenfields School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Headstart Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–21 | — |
| ISP School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Secure units | No Ofsted rating | 10–17 | — |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| Little Gate College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–24 | — |
| Marlborough House Vinehall School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–14 | — |
| Mayfield School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Michael Hall School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Mountfield Heath School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–11 | — |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Academy special converter | No overall grade (2025) | 5–16 | — |
| Northease Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Plumpton College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Sacred Heart School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Saxon Mount School Academy special converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | — |
| Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| St Andrew's Prep Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–14 | — |
| Step by Step School Limited Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Summerdown School Free schools special | No overall grade (2025) | 3–16 | — |
| The Lindfield School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | — |
| The Mount Camphill Community Ltd Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| The South Downs School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.