Silver End Academy
School Road, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Silver End Academy is a primary school in Witham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 8th of 9 primary schools in Witham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 16 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 May 2026
Pupils are friendly and happy. They demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm towards their learning. As soon as they arrive at school, pupils are supported to focus and think hard. In lessons, pupils enjoy a range of well-selected activities which help them to develop their learning. From Reception Year onwards, pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that appropriately challenges them. Teachers and support staff quickly spot if pupils are struggling. This might be due to their understanding of the work or their wellbeing. Pupils who need extra help are very well supported. Due to improvements in curriculum and teaching, pupils now leave school ready for their next steps. Pupils enjoy the thriving community at Silver End Academy. They benefit from a secure sense of belonging. Pupils feel happy and are included well into different aspects of school life. During playtime, older play leaders help their peers play games. A significant number of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils, attend different clubs and trips. This includes maypole dancing, arts and sports. Some pupils, including those in Reception Year, benefit from accessing the sensory room. This develops their coordination and helps them with their readiness to learn. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. Pupils are very well cared for. Staff have high expectations of pupils' conduct. They provide a wealth of extra support for pupils who need help managing their emotions or behaviour. As a result, pupils' behaviour around school is consistently positive. Pupils are kind and considerate to others. Bullying is very rare. It is dealt with promptly if it occurs. Pupils attend school regularly. The school is quick to provide additional support if pupils struggle to come in. Many pupils enjoy the breakfast club. This provides a calm and settled start to the day.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should fully embed the curriculum to support pupils to build on their prior learning and achieve well in national tests and examinations.
- Leaders should support teachers to further develop their pedagogical expertise so that more pupils attain the highest standards, including greater depth.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
344 pupils on roll, with places for 440
Schools near Silver End Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Elm Hall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Cressing Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Templars Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Meares
- Phone
- 01376583353
- Address
- School Road, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 144955
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.