The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr Richard Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chailey Heritage School's Ofsted rating?
Chailey Heritage School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chailey Heritage School?
Chailey Heritage School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chailey Heritage School take?
Chailey Heritage School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Chailey Heritage School?
Chailey Heritage School is in Lewes, BN8 4EF, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chailey Heritage School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chailey Heritage School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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