The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
Free schools special for ages 7–16 in Chelmsford. Mixed intake.
The Hawthorns School is a free special school in Chelmsford, Essex, for boys and girls aged 7 to 16. It is small, with around 30 pupils.
The school says it supports autistic children and is part of the SEAX Multi Academy Trust. It says it opened in temporary accommodation in January 2023 and moved into a permanent building in February 2025. The school describes social communication as a core need for all pupils, alongside adaptations for learning and independence.
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