A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Witham Oaks Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Growing Minds…Unlocking Potential"
Co-Headteachers Mr D Sheehan and Mrs M Harrington welcome members of the school community and prospective parents, express pride in staff and pupils, value the partnership with families, and invite visits to the school.
Witham Oaks Academy aims to provide all pupils with an excellent academic education together with the necessary life and social skills, operates with an inclusive ethos, and uses a pupil-centred approach. The SENDCO is Miss A Westley, and the school provides SEND support and ways to access outside professionals where appropriate to help pupils access the curriculum; the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
Intake is three-form entry junior school with an annual intake of 90. Oversubscription criteria, in order: Looked After Children and previously looked after children; children with a sibling attending the school; children living in the priority admission area; remaining applications. SEN admissions: pupils with EHCPs have a separate Essex SEND process; pupils with SEND but without an EHCP are admitted via normal admissions criteria; the school will not discriminate against children with a disability.