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Chailey School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Students reach standards well above the national average and make good progress overall
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and outside them is very good
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is usually good and outstanding in some lessons. Planning needs improvement to meet different learning needs
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers have a positive view of the school and would recommend it to others
Communication: Communications are good, especially the text messaging system for keeping parents informed
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and senior staff know the school’s strengths and weaknesses and handle concerns well
Actions for Quality Improvement: Performance management is used well to support teachers in developing their practice
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students are confident that bullying is not a problem and is dealt with promptly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school effectively monitors any concerns regarding students’ health and safety
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many opportunities to take interesting courses, especially in Key Stage 4
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good individual support for disabled students and those with special educational needs
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Chailey School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 840 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.3 -
Proficient Math - -
Proficient Read - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 46% 63%
Grade 5 or above A Level - 11.60%
Day Fees - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 22.91% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 35.56% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 77% 17.2% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 7.93% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 46% 11.2% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.51 2.45 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 90.97% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 162 134 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 85% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 54% 36.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 3% 10.69% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 31% 22% 10.22%
Other education destinations 3% 15.86% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.19% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.72% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.01 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 27.02% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 38.69% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 77% 18.53% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 39% 10.86% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 52% 14.08% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.83 2.74 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 79.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 143 134 141
Pupils staying in education 91% 76.03% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 61% 39.26% 34.03%
School sixth forms 8% 11.18% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 22% 19.24% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 6.41% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.38% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.76% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 9 24.98% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 4 38.08% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 46% 20.25% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 2 8.96% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 36% 8 12.94% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.48 2.66 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 86.83% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 150 129 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 82.23% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 45% 38.23% 33.25%
School sixth forms 11% 11.87% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 35% 16.57% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 15.47% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.33% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.23% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.56 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 8 26.67% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 11 38.61% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 70% 17.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 11 8.57% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 5 11.91% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.87 2.72 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 74.79% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 123 137 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 68.28% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 37.86% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 11.97% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 25% 13.31% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 3.62% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.45% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.83% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.18 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 25.02% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 37.36% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 80% 18.05% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 39% 10.52% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 49% 12.09% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 79.79% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 158 143 145
Pupils staying in education 92% 59.38% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 35.86% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 11.9% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 27% 14.41% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 5.93% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.69% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2% 2.45%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chailey School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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