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n Eastbourne College education prepares young people for life.� Simon Davies, Headmaster
T H E VA L U E O F T I M E
An education that prepares young people for life, not just exams.
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ime allows us to fit everything in: time for work, time for play, time for others, time for
ourselves, time for friendship and time to reflect. Time is the beating heart of an educational community, providing the opportunity for young people to discover, participate and form strong friendships as they grow up.
Eastbourne College nurtures a broad range of talent and ability. Pupils progress at their own pace, developing sound foundations for the future and achieving fantastic exam results along the way.
Excellent teaching and learning generate outstanding public exam results.
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e challenge young people to help them achieve their best; we support them in everything they do.
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“ Pupils successfully aspire to and achieve academic excellence.” ISI Inspection
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flexible timetable gives individuals extensive choice beyond the core curriculum.
Pupils have twenty-five GCSE options and more than twenty A level choices. There are enrichment programmes for many subjects and tailored scholars’ programmes.
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e get to know each individual well. From day one, the Housemaster or Housemistress
provides continuity of care, supported by a team of tutors and a full-time resident matron in each boarding house. This team works together with parents to provide holistic guidance and support for each child.
The well-being of each pupil is at the heart of all we do at the College.
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veryone participates in sport and has the opportunity to represent the College against other schools. Pupils
compete at regional, national and international level; others enjoy games sessions on a more informal basis.
With excellent sports facilities and experienced coaches, there are over 18 sports on offer, including: athletics, biathlon, cross country, cycling, dance, equestrian events, fencing, fives, football, golf, sailing, squash, triathlon and water polo.
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Nuge n t
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P e n n ell
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The house system is the backbone of school life. It’s where the day begins and ends, and pupils ‘come home’ throughout the day.
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Pupils make their bedrooms like home.
“ We’re all friends. You’ll see girls from three different year groups hanging out in the common room. It’s really nice.” Year 11 Pupil, School House
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oarding develops interdependence. Children learn to appreciate difference,
value friendship and form strong relationships.
“ Matron is a star. She even keeps an emergency stash of chocolate in her drawer.” Year 9 Pupil, Nugent
“ Everything but the bed.� Year 10 Pupil, Powell
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ay houses have all the facilities of a boarding house. All day pupils
have their own space with a desk and storage. There are places to work, socialise and relax.
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o-curricular activities are a valued part of College life. They provide an opportunity
for pupils to explore and develop talents, pursue hobbies and achieve outside the classroom – both as an individual and as part of a team, cast or group.
Our pupils don’t have to make choices, they have the time to do it all.
The Birley Centre includes a state-of-the-art auditorium, fully equipped recording studios, a ‘rock room’, music technology suites, and rehearsal and practice rooms.
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here is a wealth of orchestras, bands, ensembles and choirs for musicians to join. Formal and informal concerts
and events such as the house music festival, Battle of the Bands and musical drama provide plenty of opportunities to perform.
Artists are catered for with a ceramics studio, a computerbased arts facility, a photographic studio and painting studios.
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esign Technology is spread over three floors with specialist facilities for product design, industrial
design, resistant materials and textiles. For thespians, productions are staged in the College Theatre, Le Brocq studio, the Dell (the outdoor theatre) and the Birley Centre.
Pupils enjoy challenge and adventure while developing leadership skills with the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and community charity work.
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urricular enrichment extends beyond the school grounds, developing
a sense of purpose and social responsibility.
Chapel is a central part of College life where we celebrate all that is good about our lives and, from time to time, share sadness.
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astbourne College enjoys a spectacular location and superb facilities. It is relaxed,
purposeful and friendly. Everyone feels valued here.
COLLEGE CAMPUS
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SCIENCE CENTRE
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BIRLEY CENTRE
B R E A K F A S T, L U N C H , T E A & S U P P E R
M A I N L I B R A RY
MEMORIAL BUILDING
C O L L E G E T H E AT R E
SWIMMING POOL
L A N G UAG E L A B
T W O A S T RO T U R F P I T C H E S
CHAPEL
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COLLEGE FIELD
DINING HALL
“ A school that is what it says it is.” Parent
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upils are part of a family – throughout their time at school and beyond. Staff and pupils
are equally immersed. All contribute; everyone gains.
E A S T B O U RN I A N S A R E R E A DY T O L I V E C O M M I T T E D, FULFILLED LIVES
Pupils leave Eastbourne College with a clear sense of who they are, what they can achieve and friendships that last a lifetime.
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astbourne College is quietly doing great things.” Tatler Good Schools Guide
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f you were to measure a school in terms of the happiness and success of the children,
Eastbourne College is very difficult to beat.� Parent
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Eastbourne Eastbourne College College
Old Wish Rd Incorporated An ECi School
Eastbourne
Headmaster
Tel: 01323 452300
East Sussex
Simon Davies MA (Oxon)
www.eastbourne-college.co.uk
BN21 4JY
Eastbourne College Incorporated
A Limited Company Registered in England No. 115408
Marlborough House Old Wish Rd, Eastbourne,
Registered Charity
East Sussex BN21 4JY
No. 307071
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