Hawthorn Academy is a special free school in Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. It supports autism, SEMH and multi-sensory.
- Ages 11–16
- 12 pupils
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 12 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Ms Simmi Kalsi
- Part of
- The Propeller Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2025
- Free school meals
- 58.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bracknell Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 151771
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, SEMH and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health
Sensory and physical
- Multi-sensory impairment
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
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 Bracknell Forest 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
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Pines School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Odyssey House School Independent · Ages 7–18 1.5 miles
- Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Special school · Ages 8–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 miles
All SEND schools in Bracknell Forest
By need in Bracknell Forest: Autism (9) · Moderate learning (5) · Speech and language (4)
Questions about Hawthorn Academy
How do I get a place at Hawthorn Academy?
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 Hawthorn Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Hawthorn Academy support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health and multi-sensory impairment. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Hawthorn Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Hawthorn Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Hawthorn Academy?
Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BT, in Bracknell Forest.
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