The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 274
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Head
- Mr Daniel Sheehan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPowers Hall Infant School
Primary · Very close
Acorn Academy
Primary · Very close
Lift Maltings
Secondary · 1.2km away
Templars Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Lift New Rickstones
Secondary · 1.6km away
Southview School
Special school · 1.7km away
Elm Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Witham Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Witham Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Witham Oaks Academy?
Witham Oaks Academy currently has 274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Witham Oaks Academy take?
Witham Oaks Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Witham Oaks Academy?
Witham Oaks Academy is in Witham, CM8 1NA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Witham Oaks Academy have a sixth form?
No, Witham Oaks Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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