A outstanding academy special converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hawthorns School.
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Welcome from Headteacher Jonathan Curtis. Hawthorns offers a four-pathways curriculum, moved to a purpose-built Hattersley site in 2024, and emphasizes coproduction with families to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment.
Every pupil has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) with a named caseworker; the school collaborates with the Tameside SEND team and other agencies to support pupils.
Admissions are determined by Tameside Local Authority. Every pupil has an EHCP. The LA considers the child’s needs, the provision the school can offer, and available places. Admissions are typically preferred for a September start; in-year admissions are usually not possible because classes are full, with limited spaces when a pupil leaves mid-year.