Willingdon Community School is a non-selective community secondary school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It serves a mixed-gender population aged 11 to 16 and accommodates approximately 1,093 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 1,053. The school is situated in a predominantly urban area, drawing students from the local community and surrounding neighborhoods. The school aims to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment, promoting the motto of 'Personal Excellence' among its students. Willingdon Community School does not have a religious character, making it accessible to all families seeking quality education.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)