Witham Oaks Academy
Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Witham Oaks Academy is a primary school in Witham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Witham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 28 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2023
Pupils rise to the school's high expectations: 'be respectful, be responsible, be safe, be ready to learn'. At Powers Hall, everyone looks after each other. Consequently, pupils feel safe and happy. Pupils feel proud of their school. They are confident about talking to an adult if they have any worries. The daily 'Meet and Eat' sessions are extremely popular and help pupils feel settled and ready to learn. Pupils learn the routines of good conduct. Around the school and in lessons, pupils are attentive and well behaved. Pupils are kind and helpful. They are respectful to adults. Pupils happily take part in class discussions and have a clear understanding of how to improve their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well alongside their peers. Pupils enjoy reading and they can present ideas for the books they would like teachers to read to them. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles, such as Playground Pals or school councillors. Pupils also enjoy and benefit from a range of clubs, particularly in sports. Carefully thought-out trips and other memorable experiences enrich the curriculum. They deepen pupils' learning and contribute well to their wider development.
What the school should improve
- While subject leaders often know their curriculum areas well, a few subject leaders do not have the full depth of understanding they need to carry out their roles effectively. They do not always evaluate how well the curriculum is working in their subject. As a result, they do not always provide the high-quality support that teachers need to implement the curriculum as leaders intend. The school should ensure that all subject leaders receive the support and training they need to carry out their roles effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 296
Schools near Witham Oaks Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Infant Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Templars Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Elm Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Howbridge Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRES MAT
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Sheehan
- Phone
- 01376513322
- Address
- Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139871
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.