Treetops Free School
URN: 148539 • Grays RM16 2WU
Overview
- Name
- Treetops Free School
- URN
- 148539
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TREETOPS LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Hattam (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01375372723
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buxton Road, Grays RM16 2WU
Summary
Treetops Free School is a special school located in Grays, Essex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 154 pupils, with a capacity of 147. The school is part of the Treetops Learning Community Trust and is dedicated to providing a warm and inclusive environment that adapts its curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its learners.
The school employs a therapeutic approach to education, focusing on helping students develop self-regulation skills essential for learning. Strategies such as the 'Zones of Regulation' are tailored to individual needs, allowing students to manage their emotions and prepare for lessons effectively. This approach supports students in their transition to adulthood, whether that involves further education, employment, or training.
Treetops Free School emphasizes collaboration with families, local businesses, and other educational institutions to enhance the learning experience. The staff are committed to celebrating every success, no matter how small, and fostering a sense of community that encourages practical learning and inclusion both within the school and the wider community.
The school employs a therapeutic approach to education, focusing on helping students develop self-regulation skills essential for learning. Strategies such as the 'Zones of Regulation' are tailored to individual needs, allowing students to manage their emotions and prepare for lessons effectively. This approach supports students in their transition to adulthood, whether that involves further education, employment, or training.
Treetops Free School emphasizes collaboration with families, local businesses, and other educational institutions to enhance the learning experience. The staff are committed to celebrating every success, no matter how small, and fostering a sense of community that encourages practical learning and inclusion both within the school and the wider community.
Useful links
- Thurrock SEND Local Offer (sen)
- OfSted Report (other)
- Job Opportunities (other)
- Policies (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Meet Our Staff (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Treetops School (81.4)
- Treetops School (74.0)
- The Light Christian School (37.9)
Key details
- LA
- Thurrock
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TREETOPS LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 147
- Pupils
- 154
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 41.60
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 154 | 122 | 32 | 147 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 121 | 25 | 140 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 50 | 8 | 140 | 36.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 50 | 8 | 140 | 36.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 |
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