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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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What the data says
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
Limited progress data
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.0Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with The Hawthorns SchoolChelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 81.4Progress 8 +0.76
Compare with The Hawthorns SchoolColchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 80.9Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with The Hawthorns SchoolColchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.7Progress 8 +0.99
Compare with The Hawthorns SchoolBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 63.2Progress 8 +1.01
Compare with The Hawthorns SchoolSchool information
| URN | 149335 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-16 |
| Headteacher | Hayley Kersey |
| Trust | SEAX TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CM1 2BN |
| Pupils | 30 |
| FSM eligible | 20.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
https://www.thehawthornsschool.com1245207607| DfE number | 7006 |
| UKPRN | 10091687 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2022/2023 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |