How many pupils does Chailey Heritage School have?

Chailey Heritage School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Chailey Heritage School?

Chailey Heritage School is located at Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF.

Chailey Heritage School

Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

3–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Non-maintained special school

Type

About Chailey Heritage School

Chailey Heritage School is a non-maintained special school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 76 pupils on roll. 20.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 76 / 110 (69%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.6%

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

19%

Overall absence

63.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF
Phone: 01825724444
Headteacher: Richard Green
Website: www.chf.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chailey Heritage School?: Chailey Heritage School is a non-maintained special school in Lewes, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Chailey Heritage School have?: Chailey Heritage School has 76 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Chailey Heritage School?: Chailey Heritage School is located at Haywards Heath Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EF.

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