Chailey School
Community school
Lewes, BN8 4PU
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
2 of 6 in Lewes
Pupils
862
First preferences per place
1.26
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 53.4 | 49.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 65% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 68% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 | 0.36 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Burgess Hill Academy · 4.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 41% in England
- Downlands Community School · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- King's Academy Ringmer · 5.2 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Priory School · 5.3 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- Oathall Community College · 5.4 mi · No rating · Top 25% in England
- St Paul's Catholic College · 5.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 14% in England
The neighbourhood
Chailey School is in Chailey, Newick & Barcombe (typical home £477,750, crime very low).
What is Chailey School's Ofsted rating?
Chailey School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Chailey School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Chailey School is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.