The Hawthorns School
Free schools special in Chelmsford, Essex.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 69 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 70 |
| Free school meals | 23.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | SEAX TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.thehawthornsschool.com |
| Telephone | 01245207607 |
| URN | 149335 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest full inspection: report card inspection under Ofsted's renewed framework (in use since November 2025), started 6 January 2026, published 28 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single overall grade.
| Safeguarding standards | Met |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy (special school, about 0.1 km)
- The Bridge Columbus (special school, about 1.2 km)
- Thriftwood School (special school, about 4.7 km)
- Ramsden Hall Academy (special school, about 12.5 km)
- Southview School (special school, about 15.2 km)
- Chatten Free School (special school, about 16.0 km)
- Castledon School (special school, about 16.3 km)
- Grove House School (special school, about 16.6 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.