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Chailey School

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Chailey School

Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4PU

Community school
Pupils
855
Ages
11-16
FSM
12.8%
Attainment 8
49.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.6%
Basics 9-5
52.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.4%
EBacc APS
4.65
EBacc 9-5
30.4%
EBacc 9-4
44.6%
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About Chailey School

Chailey School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.2. The school has around 855 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chailey School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chailey School

What is Chailey School's Ofsted rating?
Chailey School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Chailey School's latest exam results?
Chailey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chailey School located?
Chailey School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 4PU).
How many pupils attend Chailey School?
Chailey School has around 855 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chailey School with other schools?
View Chailey School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.