Compare Chatten Free School and Southview School and The Edith Borthwick School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Chatten Free School (Not applicable) in Rivenhall; Southview School (Not applicable) in Witham; The Edith Borthwick School (Not applicable) in Braintree — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chatten Free School, Southview School and The Edith Borthwick School. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, academy special sponsor led and community special school type located around Rivenhall, Essex, Witham, Essex and Braintree, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chatten Free School), published May 2024. The lowest is 2 (The Edith Borthwick School), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Chatten Free School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; all within the HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY trust.

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Attribute	Chatten Free School CM8 3HH	Southview School CM8 2TA	The Edith Borthwick School CM7 2YN
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Rivenhall Essex CM8 3HH	Witham Essex CM8 2TA	Braintree Essex CM7 2YN
Latest Ofsted	1 12 May 2024	1 16 Oct 2022	2 11 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	75	98	245
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY	HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY	Essex (881)
Website	www.chattenfreeschool.co.uk	www.southview.essex.sch.uk	www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01376433150	01376503505	01376529300
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chatten Free School

CM8 3HH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Rivenhall
Essex
CM8 3HH
Ofsted: 1 12 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Website: www.chattenfreeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01376433150

Southview School

CM8 2TA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Witham
Essex
CM8 2TA
Ofsted: 1 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Website: www.southview.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01376503505

The Edith Borthwick School

CM7 2YN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 2YN
Ofsted: 2 11 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01376529300

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.