Institute. In 1980 it merged with The College of Art and Design, Eastbourne which was in turn formerly known as the Eastbourne School of Arts and Crafts and in 1962 it acquired 'Eversley Court', St Anne's Road (formerly used by Ascham House Gentlemen's School until 1919. Then by Eastbourne Grammar School and its forerunner which in 1962 moved to King's Drive) both sites in St Anne's road have now been redeveloped for housing. Former Park College, Eastbourne Networks The College is a founding member of the Collab Group of further education institutions. The College was a founder member of The National Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills. Member of English UK national association of accredited language centres. Notable alumni Sarah Gordy (actor; work includes Upstairs, Downstairs) Stuart Pearson Wright artist. Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP for Brighton Kemptown since 2017 Wilbur Soot singer, YouTuber References External links East Sussex College Evaluation by the Adult Learning Inspectorate, Office for Standards in Education Ofsted Inspection Reports Sussex Coast College Hastings homepage Buildings and structures in Hastings Education in East Sussex Further education colleges in Sussex Lewes Hastings Newhaven, East Sussex Eastbourne Further education colleges in the Collab Group Learning and Skills Beacons Educational institutions established in 2018 2018 establishments in England