What ages does Hawthorn Academy teach?

Hawthorn Academy teaches children aged 11 to 16. It is a special school in Wokingham.

Who is the headteacher of Hawthorn Academy?

The headteacher of Hawthorn Academy is Ms Simmi Kalsi, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Hawthorn Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Hawthorn Academy 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 Academy?

Hawthorn Academy has 12 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 16.

Is Hawthorn Academy full?

Hawthorn Academy has capacity for 50 pupils and 12 on roll (24%), 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 Academy a faith school?

No. Hawthorn Academy has no designated religious character.

Is Hawthorn Academy a selective school?

No. Hawthorn Academy is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.

Is Hawthorn Academy part of an academy trust?

Hawthorn Academy is part of THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Hawthorn Academy have?

The schools register lists Hawthorn Academy's special educational needs provision as: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

Does Hawthorn Academy 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 Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Bracknell Forest
Wokingham
Hawthorn Academy

Hawthorn Academy

Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BT

Phase: Free Schools
School type: Free schools special
Ages: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Ms Simmi Kalsi
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Sponsor: The Propeller Academy Trust
SEN provision: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Constituency: Bracknell
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 50
Pupils on roll: 12
URN: 151771
Local authority: Bracknell Forest
Website: School website
Telephone: 01183592449

About this school

Hawthorn Academy is a special academy in Wokingham. It teaches children aged 11 to 16 and has 12 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Hawthorn Academy under its current framework. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Hawthorn Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in September 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Location

Nearby schools

Holme Grange School
Independent schools · Wokingham

0.8 miles
Odyssey House School
Special schools · Wokingham

1.4 miles
Our Lady's Preparatory School
Independent schools · Crowthorne

1.4 miles
Ludgrove School
Independent schools

1.4 miles
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham
Academies · Wokingham

1.7 miles

Other schools in Wokingham

CAMHS Phoenix School Local authority maintained schools
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Academies
Foundry College Local authority maintained schools
High Close School Special schools
Oak Tree School Free Schools
Odyssey House School Special schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary
Bearwood Primary School Primary
Emmbrook Infant School Primary
Emmbrook Junior School Primary
Evendons Primary School Primary
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Hawthorn Academy teach?: Hawthorn Academy teaches children aged 11 to 16. It is a special school in Wokingham.
Who is the headteacher of Hawthorn Academy?: The headteacher of Hawthorn Academy is Ms Simmi Kalsi, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Hawthorn Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Hawthorn Academy 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 Academy?: Hawthorn Academy has 12 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 16.
Is Hawthorn Academy full?: Hawthorn Academy has capacity for 50 pupils and 12 on roll (24%), 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 Academy a faith school?: No. Hawthorn Academy has no designated religious character.
Is Hawthorn Academy a selective school?: No. Hawthorn Academy is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
Is Hawthorn Academy part of an academy trust?: Hawthorn Academy is part of THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Hawthorn Academy have?: The schools register lists Hawthorn Academy's special educational needs provision as: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
Does Hawthorn Academy 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 Academy. 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 10 July 2026.