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Elm Hall Primary School

Academy converter · Witham · CM8 2SD

Ages 3–11 · 228 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

77%

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

1.80 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)77%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.7%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
191

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.80 · Competitive

1st preferences

54

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
130
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

228 pupils · 223 places

Pupils on roll
228
Boys / girls
117 / 111
School capacity
223
Capacity fill
228 / 223 (102%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Attain Academy Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Michael Wood

Location

Address
Conrad Road
Postcode
CM8 2SD
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Braintree
Constituency
Witham
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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Witham, Essex, 228 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16.6%.

Open schools in Witham
15
Primary schools in Witham
11
Academies among open schools in Witham
73% (11)
Open schools in CM8
16
Primary in CM8
11
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in WithamNear CM8

  • Templars Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Witham · CM8 2NJ · Essex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM26.7%
    • Demand0.85

    0.3 miles away

  • Witham Oaks Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1NA · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM31.0%

    1.1 miles away

  • Acorn Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1NA · Essex

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM24.1%
    • Demand0.98

    1.1 miles away

  • Silver End Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Witham · CM8 3RZ · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM22.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • Howbridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Witham · CM8 1DJ · Essex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM23.0%
    • Demand0.93

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Wood
Telephone
01376516025
Website
www.elmhall.essex.sch.uk

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