Located in Lewes, Chailey Heritage School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Chailey Heritage School currently has around 76 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.9% boys and 42.1% girls. Around 13.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 18.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 61.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, BN8 4EF |
| Website: | www.chf.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01825724444 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Green |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114682 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 76 |
| Number of Boys: | 44 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 18.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 61.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.30% | 58 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 1 |
| African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road , North Chailey BN8 4DB | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Vicarage Lane , Scaynes Hill RH17 7PB | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road , North Chailey BN8 4EF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald House English Language Centre North Chailey , BN8 4JB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd Yew Tree Farm , Nash Lane RH17 7NJ | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.