75
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 26/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio11.0:1
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
StatusOpen
Overview of Chatten Free School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
75
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
29%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3HH
Local authority
Essex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 75 | 10.7 | 100% | 4% | 29% | 8% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 71 | 12.2 | 100% | 4% | 29% | 9% | 31% |
| 2022/23 | 50 | 10.0 | 100% | 6% | 22% | 8% | 18% |
| 2021/22 | 26 | 8.7 | 100% | 0% | 19% | 8% | 27% |
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