Chatten Free School
Free schools specialAges 4–19MixedSixth form
Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3HH
Headteacher · Mrs Kate Finch
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Key facts
Pupils75Capacity 75
OfstedOutstandingInspected 26 March 2024
TrustHope Learning Community
Free school meals28.4%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Outstanding
Graded inspection on 26 March 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- Elm Hall Primary School0.4 mi
- Rivenhall Church of England Primary School0.5 mi
- Lift New Rickstones0.5 mi
- Southview School0.5 mi
- Templars Academy0.7 mi