Chatten Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chatten Free School
Address: Rickstones Road
Town/City: Rivenhall
County: Essex
Postcode: CM8 3HH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01376 433150
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Hope Learning Community
Sponsor: Hope Learning Community

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adam Dean
Capacity: 75
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (81% boys & 19% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 148543
DfE Number: 881/7005
UKPRN: 10088746
UPRN: 10006922244
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Braintree (E07000067)
Constituency: Witham (E14001590)
Electoral Ward: Silver End & Cressing (E05012965)

Easting & Northing: 582399E, 217054N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 22.67" N 0° 38' 43.3" E
Plus Code: 9F32RJFW+54

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Gary Bloom - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Karen Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Adam Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Cristina di Santo - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Emma Flaxman - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2029.
  • Nicola Fonseca - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 October 2029.
  • Heather Hamilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Andrew Hensman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 September 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Crawford Hensman - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
  • Andrew Hensman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Quantrill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2025.
  • Maisie Reading - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2025.
  • Leanne Sutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Rejoice Tubi - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 October 2029.