Hawthorn
Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Chartham, CT4 7BF
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
7
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Watson
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £45,000 to £65,000
About Hawthorn
Hawthorn is an independent special school in Chartham, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 11 to 19. The government database records 7 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Hawthorn is based at Chalk Hill Farm and uses a calm, small setting to support pupils who have experienced trauma or difficulties with mental health. Learning can include equine and outdoor activity alongside academic and personal development.
SEND and information for families
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; attachment and trauma; speech, language and communication needs; cognition and learning needs. Support includes equine and outdoor activities; mental health support; personalised learning linked to EHC plans. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; attachment and trauma; speech, language and communication needs; cognition and learning needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £45,000 to £65,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Hawthorn term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Hawthorn take?
Hawthorn is registered for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does Hawthorn provide?
Hawthorn supports autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; attachment and trauma; speech, language and communication needs; cognition and learning needs. Its provision includes equine and outdoor activities; mental health support; personalised learning linked to EHC plans.
What is Hawthorn's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hawthorn Requires Improvement after its inspection on 5 May 2026.
Where is Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is at Chalkhill Farm, New House Lane, Chartham, Kent, CT4 7BF.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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