Witham Oaks Academy
About Witham Oaks Academy
Witham Oaks Academy, a state primary in Braintree, Essex, posts a Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 71 per cent, which sits nine percentage points above the local authority average of 62 per cent for primary schools. This places the school comfortably ahead of the typical Essex state primary, though it is worth noting that the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just five per cent, a figure that suggests the school is strong at getting most children to a solid baseline but less focused on pushing a large cohort into the top tier. The school ranks 15th out of 46 primaries within Braintree itself, putting it in the top third of its immediate borough, and 119th out of 444 across the wider Essex local authority. With 30.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, making its above-average headline results a notable achievement.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Source: withamoaksacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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