East Sussex has 22 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 81% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 14 good, strong or expected
- 4 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy | Outstanding | 17 Apr 2024 | TN6 |
| Seaford Head School | Outstanding | 14 Sept 2017 | BN25 |
| Uckfield College | Outstanding | 17 Apr 2024 | TN22 |
| Ark Alexandra Academy | Strong | 16 Jun 2026 | TN34 |
| Chailey School | Expected | 10 Feb 2026 | BN8 |
| Claverham Community College | Good | 1 Nov 2018 | TN33 |
| Gildredge House | Good | 28 Nov 2018 | BN20 |
| Heathfield Community College | Good | 24 May 2023 | TN21 |
| King's Academy Ringmer | Good | 15 May 2019 | BN8 |
| Peacehaven Community School | Good | 4 Oct 2023 | BN10 |
| Priory School | Good | 9 May 2018 | BN7 |
| Ratton School | Expected | 19 May 2026 | BN21 |
| Rye College | Good | 18 Jan 2023 | TN31 |
| Seahaven Academy | Expected | 11 Nov 2025 | BN9 |
| St Catherine's College | Good | 20 Nov 2019 | BN23 |
| The Cavendish School | Good | 21 Mar 2018 | BN21 |
| Willingdon Community School | Good | 13 Jun 2017 | BN20 |
| Bexhill High Academy | Requires improvement | 23 Nov 2022 | TN39 |
| Mulberry Academy Hastings | Needs attention | 13 Jan 2026 | TN35 |
| The Eastbourne Academy | Requires improvement | 25 May 2022 | BN22 |
| The Turing School | Needs attention | 10 Feb 2026 | BN23 |
| Uplands Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | TN5 |