How many pupils does Witham Oaks Academy have?

Witham Oaks Academy has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Witham Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?

Witham Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).

How does Witham Oaks Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Witham Oaks Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Witham Oaks Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Witham Oaks Academy is part of INSPIRES MAT.

Where is Witham Oaks Academy?

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

Witham Oaks Academy

Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA

Good

Inspected 13 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

274

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Witham Oaks Academy

Witham Oaks Academy is an academy converter in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 274 pupils on roll. It is part of INSPIRES MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 274 / 296 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31%

Free school meals

6.9%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

15.7%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

17.6%

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.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

26.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

5.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£46,360

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,655 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.

£5,956

Spend per pupil

£7,193

Income per pupil

47%

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: 01376513322
Headteacher: Daniel Sheehan
Website: www.withamoaksacademy.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Witham Oaks Academy?: Witham Oaks Academy is an academy converter in Witham, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Witham Oaks Academy have?: Witham Oaks Academy has 274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Witham Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?: Witham Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).
How does Witham Oaks Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Witham Oaks Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Witham Oaks Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Witham Oaks Academy is part of INSPIRES MAT.
Where is Witham Oaks Academy?: Witham Oaks Academy is located at Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA.

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