East Sussex has 6 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 80% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School | Outstanding | 23 Nov 2023 | TN37 |
| Darvell School | Good | 18 Sept 2025 | TN32 |
| Mayfield School | Met | 28 Jun 2016 | TN20 |
| Michael Hall School | Good | 26 Sept 2024 | RH18 |
| Buckswood School | Requires improvement | 7 Jun 2018 | TN35 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BN7 |