The Hawthorns School
Free schools specialAges 7–16Mixed
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
Headteacher · Miss Hayley Kersey
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Key facts
Pupils69Capacity 70
OfstedReport cardInspected 6 January 2026
TrustSeax Trust
Free school meals23.2%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 6 January 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 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
- The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy0.1 mi
- Kings Road Primary School0.4 mi
- Parkwood Academy0.4 mi
- Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery0.5 mi
- Maltese Road Primary School0.5 mi