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We are aware that a student from a local primary school was approached on Mill Lane by a Black Ford Transit style van yesterday afternoon in which she was beckoned to come over by a male passenger. The parent, Primary School, and Chailey School have worked with the police and passed on as much relevant information as possible. We ask all students to be cautious and vigilant and seek help immediately if they are feeling concerned.

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Dear Chailey families,

We have had a fantastic week here at Chailey with a huge range of sporting activities, clubs, and hard work in lessons. Tonight our Year 8 team and some of our colleagues will be attending the football FA shield cup final in Lancing, we wish them all the very best! We know that those Year 10s who took part in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award last weekend had a huge challenge with the poor weather, and we want to praise them and the staff involved for their resolve and resilience.

On Wednesday evening we invited local residents to hear updates on our 3g pitch proposal. We understand that although many of our families and students support the project, some of our immediate neighbours still have legitimate concerns. Our job is to work hard to find a middle ground whilst still prioritising the education and wellbeing of our students.

I also want to congratulate all our students and their families for continuing to promote the school and its strengths. It was lovely to see Chailey School listed in the article below as being one of the best schools in Sussex.

Wishing all Chailey families a wonderful weekend,

Mr Holt

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We are pleased to see Chailey School listed as one of the top 10 schools in Sussex

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The 10 best performing secondary schools in Sussex revealed in new league table

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Using a new league table from The Telegraph, we have crunched the data and revealed the top 10 best secondary schools across Sussex.

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Booking for home learning club Autumn term will go live on Monday 13th July at 8am.

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Curriculum Enrichment Week - 30th June - 3rd July

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Curriculum Enrichment Week - 30th June - 3rd July

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All documents regarding curriculum enrichment week can be found on the website here:https://www.chaileyschool.org/chailey-life/curriculum-enrichment-week-2026

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Curriculum Enrichment Week 2026 - Chailey School

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca…

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Thank a member of staff (17th June 2026)

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Thank a member of staff (17th June 2026)

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We know how fortunate we are at Chailey School to have such committed staff who want the very best for our young people. If you wish to send a thank you e-card, the 'Thank a Teacher Day' website offers the chance to do this: Thank a Teacher Form - Thank a Teacher

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Help Us Fund Careers Trips – Vote for Chailey School at Tesco

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Help Us Fund Careers Trips – Vote for Chailey School at Tesco

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Chailey School has been selected to take part in the Tesco Stronger Starts community funding scheme. We are raising money to fund our careers trips and activities for KS3 and KS4 students during the 2026–2027 academic year.

These trips give students vital real‑world experiences, helping to raise aspirations and support informed choices about post‑16 and post‑18 pathways by meeting employers, visiting workplaces and exploring future options.

How to cast your vote

Shop in: Tesco Burgess Hill Superstore & Express, Haywards Heath Express Stores at Northlands Wood and Hazelgrove Road

Make a purchase of any value

Receive one red or blue token per transaction at the checkout - if you aren't given one, there is usually a box that you can help yourself to tokens from 🙏

On your way out, place your token in the Tesco Stronger Starts voting box and vote for Chailey School

Where you can vote

Burgess Hill Superstore, RH15 9QT

Haywards Heath Walnut Park Express, RH16 3TG

Burgess Hill Gatehouse Express, RH15 9XB

Haywards Heath Express, RH16 3PH

Voting closes on: 31st July 2026

The project with the most votes in our region can receive up to £1,500, so every single vote really does count. Please support us by voting when you shop — and encouraging family and friends to do the same.

Thank you for your support with this, we have raised money this way for the last two years and have been able to increase the amount of trips that we can run, so every little really does help!

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A huge congratulations to our Year 8 boys football team who reached the final of the SSFA County Shield following a confident 6-2 win away to Thomas Bennett Community College, Crawley.

The lads started strong and built on what we had discussed in previous weeks, moving the ball quickly and creating space although not quite being able to get a shot away. TBCC scored first after a good free kick from a 50/50 decision just outside the box. A goal very much against the run of play. With spirits still high, Archer scored in reply almost immediately.  Once again, the team settled in a controlled the game for the vast majority of the first half until their striker latched onto a loose ball and did not waste his rare opportunity. We entered the break at 2-2 after captain Jake equalised.

The calm and collected performance continued after a very mature half time discussion, not worried about the score and confident in their ability we continued to bide our time, move the ball around and create space with Eron and Jack O playing the ball out from defence with composure, Jake working hard to pop up in whatever space he could find. The hard work paid off as the opposition started to fatigue and the goals began to flow from both open play and the set piece, Charlie and Fred both scoring from opposite wings and Jake scoring a further two too complete his hat-trick.

It was an incredibly clinical performance from the team who have grown in strength game by game and reach their second final of the season. Despite stand out performance throughout, MOTM goes to William R who was a work horse in midfield all game, cleaning up loose ball, putting pressure on the opposition and looking to attack whenever possible.

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We are seeing an increase in students wearing oversized jogging bottoms for PE. We would like to remind families that jogging bottoms should be appropriately sized, not overly baggy, and fitted with an elasticated, cuffed or tapered ankle.

Oversized jogging bottoms are not suitable for PE activities and may present a safety risk, potentially resulting in injury.

Please could I ask that you ensure that your child wears appropriately sized jogging bottoms as described above, to support both safety and participation in PE lessons.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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Please see the Year 11 GCSE Exam Support and Information page on the website

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Please see the Year 11 GCSE Exam Support and Information page on the website

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Year 11 GCSE Exam Support and Information - Chailey School

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Chailey School is a mixed, non-selective, community secondary school located in the village of South Chailey, Chailey, just outside Lewes in East Sussex, UK. Chailey School offers a wide range of aca…

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TO REPORT YOUR CHILD ABSENT DUE TO ILLNESS OR A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT

·         Log into Arbor

·         Navigate to 'Quick Actions' and click - this is usually in the top left of the screen

·         Click 'Attendance'

·         Click 'Log Absence'

·         Enter the reason for absence

·         Click 'Log Absence'

FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

office@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SEND SURGERY

(Friday Mornings)

SENDCO@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SLT SURGERY

(Friday after school)

srodd@chaileyschool.org

01273 890407

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Copies of communications sent to our families can be found on the website.

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School Calendar (What’s On) - Chailey School

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Add new guardians and contacts for your child on the Parent Portal and Parent App

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This article explains how primary guardians can add new guardians and contacts for their child using the Parent Portal or Parent App. It details the steps to view the child’s profile, add new conta…

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Rosalie, Isabelle, Seb and Toby enjoying breakfast with Mr Holt

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Before half-term, all students took part in a Bingo Challenge, trying to achieve twenty different categories. The categories included getting a reward point for kindness, attending a school club and making a sustained effort to be in correct uniform. Lots of students achieved lots of categories and were part of a prize draw with some winning vouchers and other treats. However, four students in the whole school achieved all twenty categories and this morning, their prize was to enjoy a breakfast with Mr Holt who was really proud of how outstanding these students are.

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A huge congratulations to our Year 10 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students who completed their qualifying expedition in the Ashdown Forest this weekend.

Despite the weather not being on on-side, the groups worked well navigating their routes and morale was high with smiles on their faces!

A huge thank you to our volunteer staff who gave up their time to make this weekend possible

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Jack (Year 10) enjoying a week of work experience at British Airways London Heathrow

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Girls' Football Coaching sessions - Starting September 2026 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

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Girls' Football Coaching sessions - Starting September 2026 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

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We are currently in discussions with Brighton & Hove Albion about a weekly girls' football coaching session.

We need to get an idea of the level of interest before we can have a day confirmed and the minimal costs.

Could I ask you to complete this form if you are interested: Girls' Football coaching sessions (September 2026 start) – Fill out form