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Witham Oaks Academy

Academy converter · Witham · CM8 1NA

Ages 7–11 · 290 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

46%

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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)46%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
100.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
289

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

290 pupils · 296 places

Pupils on roll
290
Boys / girls
150 / 140
School capacity
296
Capacity fill
290 / 296 (98%)
Free school meals
31%
FSM pupils
90
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRES MAT
Academy trust
INSPIRES MAT
Sponsor
Connected Learning
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Sheehan

Location

Address
Spa Road
Postcode
CM8 1NA
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Braintree
Constituency
Witham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

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 7–11, in Witham, Essex, 290 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 31%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

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

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    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • Absence6.2%

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    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS270%
    • Absence6.0%

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  • Howbridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence7.2%

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  • Chipping Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Witham · CM8 1FR · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.3%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Sheehan
Telephone
01376513322
Website
www.withamoaksacademy.co.uk

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