Chailey School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chailey School
Address: Mill Lane, South Chailey
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN8 4PU
Country: 10033255235
Telephone Number: 01273 890407
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Key
Capacity: 844
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 788 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114594
DfE Number: 845/4042
UKPRN: 10009884
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14000786)
Electoral Ward: Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey (E05011583)

Easting & Northing: 538730E, 117387N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 23.57" N 0° 1' 36.15" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWXQF+X8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Rachel Buckenham - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Ms Louise Doolan - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2025.
  • Mr Mark Evans - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2025.
  • Mrs Clare Gregory - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Ms Peggy Hooton - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2025.
  • Headteacher Helen Key - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2044.
  • Mr Paul Tonking - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2024.
  • Mr David Whelpton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2025.