Chatten Free School

About Chatten Free School

Chatten Free School is a free school special in Rivenhall, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 75 pupils on roll. It is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

75 / 75 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 March 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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 3 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

Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3HH

Phone

01376433150

Head Teacher

Adam Dean

Website

https://www.chattenfreeschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chatten Free School?

Chatten Free School is a free school special in Rivenhall, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Chatten Free School have?

Chatten Free School has 75 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chatten Free School's Ofsted rating?

Chatten Free School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).

How does Chatten Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Chatten Free School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chatten Free School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Chatten Free School?

Chatten Free School is located at Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3HH.