Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Lewes, BN8 4DB · East Sussex · primary school
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128th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 2,393 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.12 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and the Little Barn Owls After School Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Little Barn Owls After School Club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this "warm and welcoming" school where they feel "happy and safe" due to strong staff support. The report highlights "exceptional" early years provision and "outstanding" personal development, though it notes that outcomes in national assessments for English and mathematics are "not high enough."
Strengths
- Early years provision is "exceptional," with staff creating a "stimulating and purposeful environment" that lays a "solid foundation" for future learning.
- Personal development is a "considerable strength," with pupils acting as "courageous advocates" in social action and benefiting from a "rich and extensive wider curriculum."
- The school has an "effective approach to reading," delivering phonics with "precision" to help pupils become "fluent, confident readers."
- Behaviour is described as "calm, caring and harmonious," with pupils learning to "recognise and manage their emotions."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can "access learning successfully."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum tries to include "too much," limiting opportunities for pupils to "revisit and review previous learning" and embed knowledge in long-term memory.
- The school must ensure the curriculum in these subjects is "implemented with greater precision" so pupils do not struggle to recall important knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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