Chailey School
About Chailey School
Chailey School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 482 applications for 178 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.71. Of those, 192 were first-preference applications, and 154 first-preference offers were made. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It has capacity for 870 pupils and currently has 855 on roll, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8 per cent, which is in line with the national average for state secondaries.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Latest monitoring visit (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: chaileyschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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