Chatten Free School
URN: 148543 • Rivenhall CM8 3HH
Overview
- Name
- Chatten Free School
- URN
- 148543
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 81.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Dean (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01376433150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rickstones Road, Rivenhall CM8 3HH
Summary
Chatten Free School, located in Rivenhall, Essex, is a specialist free school dedicated to providing a tailored educational experience for pupils with autism and complex needs. With a capacity of 75 students, the school focuses on delivering individualised timetables and curricula that cater to each pupil's unique learning requirements. This approach aims to empower students to develop essential life skills, fostering happiness, independence, and respect.
The school employs a multidisciplinary team, including professionals in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy (SALT), and occupational therapy (OT), to support its educational framework. By utilising evidence-based interventions, Chatten Free School ensures that each pupil receives the necessary tools to thrive both academically and socially, particularly for those who have struggled in traditional educational settings.
Under the leadership of Head of School Adam Dean, Chatten Free School prioritises creating a nurturing environment where students can regain their voice and access meaningful education. The school’s ethos centres on high expectations and a commitment to enriching the lives of its pupils, preparing them for a fulfilling future beyond the classroom.
The school employs a multidisciplinary team, including professionals in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy (SALT), and occupational therapy (OT), to support its educational framework. By utilising evidence-based interventions, Chatten Free School ensures that each pupil receives the necessary tools to thrive both academically and socially, particularly for those who have struggled in traditional educational settings.
Under the leadership of Head of School Adam Dean, Chatten Free School prioritises creating a nurturing environment where students can regain their voice and access meaningful education. The school’s ethos centres on high expectations and a commitment to enriching the lives of its pupils, preparing them for a fulfilling future beyond the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- Soaring High Montessori School (77.9)
- Essex Fresh Start (77.9)
- Poplar Adolescent Unit (73.2)
- Market Field School (70.2)
- St John's RC School (Essex) (69.5)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 61 | 14 | 75 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 71 | 58 | 13 | 75 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 75 | 16.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 75 | 16.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 75 |
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