The Hawthorns School — School in Chelmsford

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The Hawthorns School

Chelmsford, CM1 2XT

30 Pupils

70 Capacity

7–16 Age Range

20.00% FSM %

25 Boys

5 Girls

About The Hawthorns School

The Hawthorns School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 7–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 30 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Hayley Kersey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Chelmsford
Parliamentary Constituency	Chelmsford
Ward	St Andrews
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	SEAX TRUST
Opened	01-01-2023
UKPRN	10091687
URN	149335
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Caroline Pardy	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/11/2021	23/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Caroline Pardy	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Hayley Kersey	Local Governor	19/03/2025	19/03/2029	Appointed by trustees
Kim McWilliam	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sally Stainton	Local Governor	08/10/2024	07/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth STurdy	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust