Chatten Free School, based in Rivenhall, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Chatten Free School currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81.3% boys and 18.7% girls. Around 25.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 72 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.7%). african pupils make up about 13.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3HH |
| Website: | https://www.chattenfreeschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01376433150 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Dean |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148543 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 75 |
| Number of Pupils: | 75 |
| Number of Boys: | 61 |
| Number of Girls: | 14 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.70% | 50 |
| African | 13.30% | 10 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.70% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Hall Primary School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | - not rated | 855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars Academy Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rickstones School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Rickstones Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Maltings Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bramston School and Sixth Form College Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | - not rated | 872 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Bible Training Centre 7 Barwell Way , CM8 2TY | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Sixth Form Centre Spinks Lane , CM8 1XB | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.