Churchill Special Free School is a not applicable school in Haverhill, serving pupils aged 8 to 18. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Churchill Special Free School currently has around 71 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.1% boys and 16.9% girls. Around 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 82 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.7%).
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.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB |
| Website: | www.churchillschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01440760338 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Chris Komodromos |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139732 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 8 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 84 |
| Number of Pupils: | 71 |
| Number of Boys: | 59 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.70% | 58 |
| Other White | 9.90% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupals Community Primary School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | - not rated | 46 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coupals Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 3out of 4 | 46 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community Primary School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0BW | - not rated | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road , CB9 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Ward Academy Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Academy Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Manor Business and Enterprise College Eastern Avenue , CB9 9JE | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkstone Middle School Millfields Way , CB9 0JB | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverhill Castle Hill Community Middle School School Lane , Burton End CB9 9DE | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Middle School Park Road , CB9 7YD | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Special Free School Chalkstone Way , CB9 0LB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Hall , Little Wratting CB9 7UA | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.