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Ofsted: Outstanding

The Lindfield School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Kirsty Eydmann
corporate_fareTHE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
location_onEastbourne, BN22 0BQ
language Visit Website phone 1323502988
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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

111

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Attainment 8

8.6

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GCSE Rank

#43 in East Sussex

#4,083 of 4,663 nationally

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The Lindfield School is a Academy special converter school in Eastbourne, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Lindfield School is an academy special converter in Eastbourne, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST. The school has approximately 120 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.6, placing the school #43 in East Sussex and #4,083 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

8.6

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS0.46
2024
Progress 8 Score

-1.17

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

6

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS0.32
2023
Progress 8 Score

-1.33

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

4.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.20
2022
Progress 8 Score

-1.57

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

10.1

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.7
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-1.16

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

6.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.45
2018
Progress 8 Score

-0.98

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

6.7

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.24
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
None Legacy
No Judgement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
-
Development
-
Leadership
-
Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy
Outstanding
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Outstanding
None EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

Data sources: School information from GIAS (DfE). Ofsted inspection data from Ofsted. Performance data from DfE Performance Tables. Parent View data from Ofsted Parent View. Census data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Rankings are computed by SchoolsInfo.uk using public DfE data. Data updated annually. Last refresh: March 2026. How we calculate rankings →

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