White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, CM8 1RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Witham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 2nd of 9 primary schools in Witham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2013, report published 16 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils live up to the school's 'LIFE' values: learning, inclusion, faith and environment. Learning to read takes priority. Pupils benefit greatly from the comments parents and staff write in their reading records. These detail what a pupil can and cannot do when they read. So, the adults in pupils' lives know how to help them progress. Pupils understand what it means to be inclusive. They treat others kindly, regardless of any differences between them. Unkind words or actions are uncommon. Consequently, bullying seldom occurs. Pupils' faith, particularly in their trust of staff and one another, is strong. This stems from the relationships they grow from the moment they start school. Older pupils buddy up with younger ones. They get special time together to enjoy a storybook and chat about their week. During breaktimes, pupil 'play leaders' arrange activities for pupils to enjoy. Such positive interactions ensure pupils are happy and safe at school. Pupils value the environment, both near and far. The school council successfully bid for local funding to enhance the school site. Pupils can relax in the sensory garden or harvest the fruits and vegetables they grow. There are longstanding links with an overseas school. These help pupils expand their knowledge of people and places they may not otherwise encounter.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, how staff make and use assessment lacks precision. As a result, pupils occasionally move on to more challenging work before they are ready, and some of the additional support for pupils with SEND could be better matched to their barriers to learning. Leaders should train staff in how to use assessment to efficiently check pupils' understanding to inform teaching or the extra help pupils with SEND receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressing Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Silver End Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
| Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Elm Hall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Templars Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs R Baugh
- Phone
- 01376583376
- Address
- Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, CM8 1RZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115111
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.