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Octavia House Schools, Essex

Other independent special school · CM2 7HH

Ages 5–16 · 61 pupils · Essex

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill53%

61 pupils · 115 places

Pupils on roll
61
Boys / girls
38 / 23
School capacity
115
Capacity fill
61 / 115 (53%)
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Dr (Kief) Chai Ho

Location

Address
High Street, Great Baddow
Postcode
CM2 7HH
Local authority
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Constituency
Chelmsford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 5–16, in Essex, 61 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: independent, special school.

Open schools in CM2
27
Open schools in Essex LA
612

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Beehive Lane Community Primary School

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Contact

Headteacher
Dr (Kief) Chai Ho
Telephone
02036514396
Website
https://www.ohs.uk/

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