Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114653.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 261 |
| Girls | 121 |
| Boys | 140 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 74 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Andrew's Prep | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Eastbourne College | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.2 mi | All-through | Gildredge House | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Bourne Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Motcombe Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2012. |
Bede's Prep School has 261 pupils aged 0 to 13.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.