Special schoolData as of May 2026

Chailey Heritage School

Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4EF

A Outstanding-rated special school in Lewes.

Non-maintained special school

Pupils

Ages

3-19

FSM

13.0%

Capacity

110

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Chailey Heritage School

Chailey Heritage School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 10 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 76 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, BN8 4EF | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Chailey Heritage School

What is Chailey Heritage School's Ofsted rating?

Chailey Heritage School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about Chailey Heritage School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 10 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Chailey Heritage School.

Where is Chailey Heritage School located?

Chailey Heritage School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex (BN8 4EF).

How many pupils attend Chailey Heritage School?

Chailey Heritage School has around 76 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Chailey Heritage School with other schools?

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