Chailey School vs Hamsey Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chailey School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students
Hamsey Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
| Measure | Chailey School Lewes, South East | Hamsey Community Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #192 of 679 | #621 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #867 of 4,090 | #3393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 862 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chaileyschool.org/ | www.hamsey.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.2 vs 72.7).
- •Chailey School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 99.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chailey School better than Hamsey Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chailey School and Hamsey Community Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chailey School: 862. Hamsey Community Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chailey School and Hamsey Community Primary School rank in South East?
Chailey School is 192nd of 679 and Hamsey Community Primary School is 621st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).