Churchill Special Free School is a special free school in Haverhill, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 9 to 18. It supports speech and language and autism.
- Ages 9–18
- 82 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 9 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 82 (places for 94)
- Headteacher
- Chris Komodromos
- Part of
- Unity Schools Partnership
- Opened
- 2 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 30.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 139732
Needs it supports
2 needs: speech and language, autism
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Suffolk (18)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Suffolk (16)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Suffolk council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, July 2015; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Broadlands Hall Independent · Ages 9–20 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Castle Manor Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Clements Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.4 miles
By need in Suffolk: Autism (19) · Moderate learning (19) · Speech and language (17) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Churchill Special Free School
How do I get a place at Churchill Special Free School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Churchill Special Free School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Churchill Special Free School support?
Speech, language and communication and autism. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Churchill Special Free School take?
Aged 9 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Churchill Special Free School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Churchill Special Free School?
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB, in Suffolk.
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