Open State Secondary Mixed

Chailey School

Mill Lane, Lewes, BN8 4PU
855 Pupils
870 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
12.80% FSM %
448 Boys
407 Girls
About Chailey School

Chailey School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Lewes and the surrounding area in East Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 855 pupils on roll. School capacity: 870. Current headteacher: Paul Holt.

Information on Chailey School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Lewes
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10009884
URN 114594
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Whelpton Chair of Governors 01/03/2019 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Emily Akehurst Governor 07/09/2022 31/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Martyn Carr Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Drake Governor 10/11/2025 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Evans Governor 12/12/2018 17/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Clare Gregory Governor 17/09/2025 02/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Peggy Hooton Governor 01/03/2015 27/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Helen Key Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Vicky Price Governor 10/11/2025 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Georgina Tomlin Governor 05/02/2024 22/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Tonking Governor 30/11/2020 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Chailey School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lewes, East Sussex.
Chailey School has 855 pupils, with a capacity of 870.
Chailey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Chailey School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chailey School is Mr Paul Holt.
Chailey School is at Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4PU, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Chailey School: Does not have a sixth form.
Chailey School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Holt
Mill Lane, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4PU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114594
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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