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Witham Oaks Academy

Braintree, CM8 1NAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,708
of 13,686 nationally

About Witham Oaks Academy

Witham Oaks Academy is a state-funded primary school in Braintree, East of England, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 290 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 296.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (13 Dec 2023). 72% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressSpa Road, Witham, Braintree, CM8 1NA
HeadteacherMr Daniel Sheehan
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils290
Free School Meals (FSM)31.0%
School Capacity290 / 296 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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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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Witham Oaks Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.