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Chailey Heritage School

Independent Special school · Lewes, BN8 4EF
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-19
  • Not provided
  • 76 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
76 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council
Area guides
SEN provision
    · ASD · HI · MLD · MSI · OTH · PD · PMLD · SLCN · SLD · SpLD · VI

Headteacher

Head

Mr Richard Green

Entrance

Open days
Please ring the school office to make an appointment

Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

76
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding

What the school says

Our school has brought life-changing opportunities to over 1000 children over 120 years. We are here for young people living with physical disabilities, complex medical and communication needs. Our 'CHILD curriculum' puts each child at the centre of their own journey of exploration. The expertise of our multi-disciplinary team is enhanced by our unique on-site partnership with the NHS. Our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities include bespoke mobility aids, eye-tracking technology, a hydrotherapy pool, an immersive space, a farm and therapeutic horse riding. We nurture the potential of every child and young person we work with.

Contact the school

Address

Haywards Heath Road
North Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 4EF
Get directions

Telephone: 01825 724444

Email: office@chf.org.uk

Website: http://www.chf.org.uk

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF
76 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Chailey Heritage School is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Chailey Heritage Foundation provides education and care services and is one of the UK’s leading centres for children and young people living with physical disabilities, complex medical and communication needs. Our expertise is in maximising independence and choice, developing effective communication and providing powered mobility opportunities. We recognise that living with complex disabilities can be overwhelming and isolating. We are here to listen and explore life-changing possibilities together. Our school, residential homes and centre create a thriving community of support. Our expert team dedicate time, patience and curiosity to nurturing the potential of every child and young person who comes to us, and we have developed a world-class range of specialist services that are necessary to meet their needs.

The Charity delivers services in four areas: • Chailey Heritage School: a non-maintained special school for 3–19-year-olds. • Chailey Heritage Residential: a 'home from home' offering a range of boarding options from short breaks through to 52-week care, for pupils from our school. • Chailey Heritage Futures: a residential service for young adults aged 19 to 25, acting as a stepping stone into adult life. • Community Services: a bustling leisure centre and day service provision offering a range of activities and experiences to members of the community living with a disability. We will never, ever give up working with children, young people and their families to empower them to make their own choices at every stage in life.

Updated Mar 2025
100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing Yes
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay Yes
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs Yes
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Outstanding
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