Special schoolData as of May 2026

Churchill Special Free School

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB

A Outstanding-rated special school in Haverhill where 25% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

Ages

8-18

FSM

22.1%

Attainment 8

34.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

75.0%

Writing

38.0%

Maths

25.0%

RWM Combined

25.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

34.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.1%

Basics 9-5

15.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

1.60

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Churchill Special Free School

Churchill Special Free School is a secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.1. The school has around 71 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Churchill Special Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Jul 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Churchill Special Free School

What is Churchill Special Free School's Ofsted rating?

Churchill Special Free School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Churchill Special Free School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Churchill Special Free School.

What are Churchill Special Free School's latest exam results?

Churchill Special Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Churchill Special Free School located?

Churchill Special Free School is a secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk (CB9 0LB).

How many pupils attend Churchill Special Free School?

Churchill Special Free School has around 71 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Churchill Special Free School with other schools?

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