Chailey School
URN: 114594 • Lewes BN8 4PU
Overview
- Name
- Chailey School
- URN
- 114594
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Key (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273890407
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Lane, Lewes BN8 4PU
Summary
Chailey School is a mixed community secondary school located in rural Sussex, serving the surrounding villages and towns of East and West Sussex. With a current enrolment of 855 students and a capacity of 870, the school caters to pupils aged 11 to 16. The school promotes a strong ethos of participation, kindness, creativity, independence, resilience, and community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Chailey School is designed to provide a comprehensive education, preparing students for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including various challenges and career fairs, to enhance students' learning experiences. Recent events include work experience weeks and visits to institutions like Cambridge University, highlighting the school's commitment to broadening students' horizons.
Chailey School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with dedicated teams for each year group to support students' welfare and academic progress. Parents are encouraged to engage with their child's tutor for any concerns, reinforcing the school's community-focused approach to education. For more information, visit their website at [chaileyschool.org](http://www.chaileyschool.org/).
The curriculum at Chailey School is designed to provide a comprehensive education, preparing students for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including various challenges and career fairs, to enhance students' learning experiences. Recent events include work experience weeks and visits to institutions like Cambridge University, highlighting the school's commitment to broadening students' horizons.
Chailey School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, with dedicated teams for each year group to support students' welfare and academic progress. Parents are encouraged to engage with their child's tutor for any concerns, reinforcing the school's community-focused approach to education. For more information, visit their website at [chaileyschool.org](http://www.chaileyschool.org/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Absence (sen)
- Special Needs and Disabilities at Chailey School (sen)
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- 15Oct School Photo Day 2025 (calendar)
- 27Oct Half Term (calendar)
- 16Oct 3.30pm - 6.30pm Year 8 Family/Tutor Evening (calendar)
- 18Oct 11am Friends of Chailey School Second Hand Uniform Sale (calendar)
- 22Oct 6.30pm FOCS AGM (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Priory School (60.5)
- King's Academy Ringmer (56.0)
- Ringmer Community College (45.2)
- Ringmer Community College (36.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 870
- Pupils
- 855
- Boys
- 448
- Girls
- 407
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 855 | 448 | 407 | 870 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 840 | 436 | 404 | 844 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 788 | 425 | 363 | 844 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 788 | 425 | 363 | 810 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 787 | 419 | 368 | 810 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 759 | 397 | 362 | 810 | 7.80 |
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