Chailey School

A good community school school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chailey School.

Lewes, BN84PU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mill Lane
South Chailey
Lewes, BN84PU
Phone
1273890407
Website
chaileyschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114594
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4PU
Website
http://www.chaileyschool.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
870 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
840
Free School Meals
11.3% (95 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
53.5 (+34.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.0 (+28.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.4 (+13.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.36 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
840 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone the best they can be"

Kindness Resilience Independence Creativity Community Participation

Head Teacher's Message

Chailey School is an 11-16 secondary comprehensive school in rural Sussex. The Head Teacher emphasizes a unique ethos focused on kindness, high achievement, broad opportunities and a strong home–school partnership.

Facilities

New school building with light, airy classrooms and specialist teaching spaces

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Chailey School September 2026 are determined in line with East Sussex County Council policy. In Year Admissions: For students currently in Years 7 to 11 that require a place during the school year, an in-year application must be made to East Sussex Council through their website.

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