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The Hawthorns School

Essex·Not applicable·East of England·Free schools special·CM1 2BN
URN: 149335
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Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2022/2023
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Progress 8
No published value in available years
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5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2022/2023
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EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2022/2023

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Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2022/2023

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.3Progress 8 +1.11
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
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School information

URN149335
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
PhaseNot applicable
TypeFree schools special
Gender of entryMixed
Age range7-16
HeadteacherHayley Kersey
TrustSEAX TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeCM1 2BN
Latest pupils30
FSM eligible20.0%

Contact and identifiers

Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT

https://www.thehawthornsschool.comView local authority page1245207607
DfE number7006
UKPRN10091687
Opened1 Jan 2023
GIAS updated29 Jan 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated29 Jan 2026
Latest KS4 year2022/2023
Latest KS2 year2024/2025
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