Ofsted school ratings in East Sussex
In East Sussex (South East), 54 of 67 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.6%. That is 6.6 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 47
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 6
- Graded schools
- 67
- rank 122/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in East Sussex (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in East Sussex | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 10.4% |
| Good | 47 | 70.1% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 10.4% |
| Inadequate | 6 | 9.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in East Sussex
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 87.8% |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 61.5% |
| Special | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in East Sussex are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 54 of 67 graded state-funded schools in East Sussex hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does East Sussex have?
- East Sussex has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 47 rated Good, out of 67 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in East Sussex?
- 6 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in East Sussex, and 7 rated Requires improvement, out of 67 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in East Sussex?
- By phase in East Sussex: 87.8% of 49 primary schools; 61.5% of 13 secondary schools; 75.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does East Sussex compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- East Sussex ranks 122 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.