Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
75%
Capacity
105
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Lewes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma White, it falls under East Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12463rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 23 in Lewes.
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 14 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewes, Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 4DB |
| Headteacher | Gemma White |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 140 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12463rd of 13,686
Nationally
1854th of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 23
In Lewes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
40%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
30 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, Lewes
Lewes, BN8 4DB
Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road, Lewes
Lewes, BN8 4DB
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