Chailey School Catchment Area
Chailey School is a community secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 855 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
855
Pupils
870
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Chailey School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Chailey School are allocated by East Sussex using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Chailey School — School Information
- Full address
- Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4PU
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114594
Other Secondary Schools in Lewes
If Chailey School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chailey School
Is Chailey School oversubscribed? ▾
Chailey School is operating close to its capacity of 870 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chailey School? ▾
Admission to Chailey School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chailey School cover? ▾
Chailey School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chailey School? ▾
Chailey School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.