How many pupils does Southview School have?

Southview School has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southview School's Ofsted rating?

Southview School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

Is Southview School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southview School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.

Where is Southview School?

Southview School is located at Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA.

Southview School

Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA

Outstanding

Inspected 13 September 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

3–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Southview School

Southview School is an academy special sponsor led in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 95 pupils on roll. It is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 95 / 108 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

38.7%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

89.5%

SEN support

10.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

19.7%

Overall absence

59.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

9.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

47.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.5 vs 2023/24

£55,107

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,052 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£32,527

Spend per pupil

£35,720

Income per pupil

28%

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: Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA
Phone: 01376503505
Head Teacher: Julian Cochrane
Website: https://www.southview.essex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southview School?: Southview School is an academy special sponsor led in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Southview School have?: Southview School has 95 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southview School's Ofsted rating?: Southview School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
Is Southview School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southview School is part of HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY.
Where is Southview School?: Southview School is located at Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA.

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