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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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