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Chailey School

State school · Lewes, BN8 4PU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 840 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
840 ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Helen Key

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Wivelsfield Primary School 15 %
Newick Church of England Primary School 12 %
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School 11 %
Plumpton Primary School 10 %
Barcombe Church of England Primary School 8 %
Danehill Church of England Primary School 5 %
Hamsey Community Primary School 4 %
St Augustine's CofE Primary School 3 %
Lindfield Primary Academy 3 %
Manor Field Primary School 3 %
Fletching Church of England Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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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

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
51
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

840
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mill Lane
South Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 4PU
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Telephone: 01273 890407

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.chaileyschool.org

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Chailey School Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4PU
840 Pupil numbers
9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
51 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
80%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.40
LA avg.
43.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.36 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 145 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Chailey School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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