What ages does Hawthorn teach?

Hawthorn teaches children aged 11 to 19. It is a special school in Chartham.

Who is the headteacher of Hawthorn?

The headteacher of Hawthorn is Ms Sarah Watson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Hawthorn been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Hawthorn under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Hawthorn?

Hawthorn has 7 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 19.

Hawthorn has capacity for 8 pupils and 7 on roll (88%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Hawthorn a faith school?

No. Hawthorn has no designated religious character.

Does Hawthorn publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Hawthorn. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Hawthorn

Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Chartham, CT4 7BF

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Watson
Religious ethos: None
Constituency: Canterbury
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 8
Pupils on roll: 7
URN: 150446
Local authority: Kent
Website: School website
Telephone: 07789263410

About this school

Hawthorn is an independent special school in Chartham. It teaches children aged 11 to 19 and has 7 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Hawthorn under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Hawthorn has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in January 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 7
Pupils on SEN support: 0

Location

Nearby schools

The Orchard School
Special schools · Canterbury

1.1 miles
St Nicholas' School
Special schools · Canterbury

1.1 miles
The Worthgate School
Independent schools · Canterbury

1.5 miles
Newingate School
Special schools · Canterbury

1.5 miles
Haven Nook
Special schools · Canterbury

1.5 miles

Common questions

What ages does Hawthorn teach?: Hawthorn teaches children aged 11 to 19. It is a special school in Chartham.
Who is the headteacher of Hawthorn?: The headteacher of Hawthorn is Ms Sarah Watson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Hawthorn been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Hawthorn under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Hawthorn?: Hawthorn has 7 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 19.
Is Hawthorn full?: Hawthorn has capacity for 8 pupils and 7 on roll (88%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Hawthorn a faith school?: No. Hawthorn has no designated religious character.
Does Hawthorn publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Hawthorn. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.