The Hawthorns School

State-Funded School
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Region
East of EnglandRegion
EssexLocal Authority
ChelmsfordConstituency
Postcode
CM1 2XTPostcode
Academic Performance

Not published

Previous Ofsted

Not judged

About the School

The Hawthorns School is a state-funded special for pupils aged 7–16, located in Essex, East of England.

Ofsted's most recent inspection is published as a report card rather than a single overall grade. It currently serves 69 pupils.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 Jan 2026 · published 28 May 2026

Current inspection
Safeguarding standards

Met

Evaluation areas

  • 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

Previous Ofsted Rating

Academic Performance

No key stage 2 or 4 results are published for this school.

Ethnicity

White
78%
Asian
7%
Black
6%
Mixed
7%
Unclassified
1%

Pupils

69

Total Pupils

86%Boys
14%Girls

Pupil Characteristics

Free school meals
23%
England average
27%
First language not English
12%
England average
22%
Young carers
0%
England average
1%
0%25%50%75%100%

DfE school census, January 2026.

Key Information

Phase
Special
Age range
7 – 16
Total pupils
69

Historical Ratings

No inspection record available.

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