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Chailey School
Goodgraded 20/01/2022Ages 11–16855 pupilsDoes not apply
Chailey School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Lewes, within the East Sussex local authority. The school has around 855 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/01/2022, Chailey School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.1 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Lewes can view Chailey School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
EBacc entry71%
EBacc average point score4.66
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Lewes
All schools in Lewes →Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School1.4 miPlumpton Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miChailey Heritage SchoolGood · 2.3 miHamsey Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miBarcombe Church of England Primary School2.2 miNewick Church of England Primary School2.8 mi
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