How many pupils does Acorn Academy have?

Acorn Academy has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Acorn Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Acorn Academy is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Acorn Academy?

Acorn Academy is located at Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA.

Acorn Academy

Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA

Not rated

Inspected 17 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

224

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Acorn Academy

Acorn Academy is an academy converter in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 224 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 224 / 270 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 December 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.5%

Free school meals

4.6%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

27.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.9%

Overall absence

16.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

13.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£49,487

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,178 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,968

Spend per pupil

£8,581

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
Phone: 01376512605
Headteacher: Cheryl Noble
Website: www.acornacademy.net

Academy Trust

BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Acorn Academy?: Acorn Academy is an academy converter in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Acorn Academy have?: Acorn Academy has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Acorn Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Acorn Academy is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Acorn Academy?: Acorn Academy is located at Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA.

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