The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 21
- Capacity
- 53%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Quantrill
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodend Farm, Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChipping Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lift Maltings
Secondary · 1.8km away
Powers Hall Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Witham Oaks Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woodend Farm School a selective school?
Yes. Woodend Farm School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Woodend Farm School's Ofsted rating?
Woodend Farm School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodend Farm School?
Woodend Farm School currently has 21 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodend Farm School take?
Woodend Farm School caters for pupils aged 6 to 16.
Where is Woodend Farm School?
Woodend Farm School is in Witham, CM8 1EH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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