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Chatten Free School

Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3HH

Free schools special for ages 4–19 in Rivenhall. Mixed intake.

Chatten Free School is a specialist free school in Rivenhall, Essex, for ages 4 to 19, with a sixth form. Its SEN provision spans autism, speech and language needs, visual impairment, learning difficulties and complex needs. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in May 2024.

The school describes itself as a specialist day school for pupils with autism and associated complex needs. It says pupils follow a fully individualised approach and timetable, supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes ABA professionals, with a focus on independence and socially significant life skills.

Ages 4–19 · All-through
75 pupils · On roll
Free schools special · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Essex’s deadlines and how to apply →