Hawthorn
URN: 150446 • Chartham CT4 7BF
Overview
- Name
- Hawthorn
- URN
- 150446
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Watson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07889762782
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Chartham CT4 7BF
Summary
Hawthorn Independent Special School, located in Chartham, Kent, caters to a small cohort of students aged 11 to 18 who experience trauma and mental health difficulties. With a maximum capacity of eight pupils, the school provides a tailored educational environment designed to support neurodiverse students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Admissions are facilitated through local authority referrals, ensuring that each student's individual requirements are met before enrolment.
The school's ethos centres on re-engaging young people with education and society, focusing on developing resilience and coping strategies. Hawthorn prioritises creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, allowing students to rebuild their confidence and motivation for learning. The curriculum is bespoke, accommodating one-to-one and small group learning to address the unique challenges faced by each pupil.
Hawthorn's commitment to fostering a nurturing community is reflected in its approach, where staff work closely with students to promote well-being and self-esteem. The school values giving young people a voice and aims to prepare them for future opportunities in education and employment.
The school's ethos centres on re-engaging young people with education and society, focusing on developing resilience and coping strategies. Hawthorn prioritises creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, allowing students to rebuild their confidence and motivation for learning. The curriculum is bespoke, accommodating one-to-one and small group learning to address the unique challenges faced by each pupil.
Hawthorn's commitment to fostering a nurturing community is reflected in its approach, where staff work closely with students to promote well-being and self-esteem. The school values giving young people a voice and aims to prepare them for future opportunities in education and employment.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Quest School (74.4)
- Five Acre Wood School (73.7)
- Woodpecker Court (70.2)
- Snowfields Academy (70.0)
- Leigh Academy Milestone (69.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 8 |
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