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Chailey School
Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4PU, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
855
Capacity
870
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 32% of schools nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 52% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, further insights into recent progress and parent satisfaction could provide a more comprehensive view of the school's current standing.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.3 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.5%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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50.93925, -0.02686 · BN8 4PU
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114594
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.chaileyschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chailey School rated by Ofsted?
Chailey School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2012.
Is Chailey School a good school?
Chailey School scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chailey School in GCSEs?
Chailey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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