Chatten Free School Catchment Area
Chatten Free School is a free s special not applicable school in Rivenhall, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
75
Pupils
75
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Chatten Free School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Chatten Free School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Chatten Free School — School Information
- Full address
- Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3HH
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148543
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chatten Free School
Is Chatten Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Chatten Free School currently has 75 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 75 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chatten Free School? ▾
Admission to Chatten Free School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chatten Free School cover? ▾
Chatten Free School is a not applicable school in Rivenhall, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chatten Free School? ▾
Chatten Free School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.