The Hawthorns School

About The Hawthorns School

The Hawthorns School is a free school special in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 30 pupils on roll. It is part of SEAX TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 7–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

30 / 70 (43%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XT

Phone

01245207607

Head Teacher

Hayley Kersey

Website

https://www.thehawthornsschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Hawthorns School?

The Hawthorns School is a free school special in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–16.

How many pupils does The Hawthorns School have?

The Hawthorns School has 30 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Hawthorns School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Hawthorns School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Hawthorns School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Hawthorns School is part of SEAX TRUST.

Where is The Hawthorns School?

The Hawthorns School is located at Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XT.