St Andrew's Prep
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East · BN20 7RP
Founded in 1877, St Andrew's Prep is a small mixed independent school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, caring for children from their earliest years through to age 13. With around 220 pupils on roll and a boarding option, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent', both overall and specifically for pupils' personal development, and found that it met all compliance requirements.
220
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£27,206
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-13
- Pupils
- 220
- Location
- Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.standrewsprep.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01323 733203
Headteacher
Headmaster Tom Gregory
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Teaching & academics
The ISI 'excellent' rating reflects strong standards across the school's prep years. Nearly one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting accustomed to identifying and helping a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are available alongside awards in music, art, drama and sport, giving able and talented children a route to recognition.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.9%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in music, art, drama and sport point to a breadth of opportunity beyond the classroom. As a boarding-and-day school for younger children, life here extends across the day and into wider enrichment.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1877
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,013 - £27,206
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,029 - £38,680
Means tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2024
The last word
A small, long-established prep that pairs top ISI marks with genuine boarding and day flexibility. Suited to families who value individual attention and a nurturing all-through start.
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St Andrew's Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Andrew's Prep located?
St Andrew's Prep is located at Meads Street, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP.
What type of school is St Andrew's Prep?
St Andrew's Prep is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Prep?
St Andrew's Prep has approximately 220 pupils on roll.
What is St Andrew's Prep's inspection rating?
St Andrew's Prep is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 December 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.