Best Primary Schools in Witham
13 primary schools found
Key Facts
- Witham has 13 primary schools, accounting for 41.9% of the total in the area, with a total of 3,072 pupils.
- In Witham, 100.0% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 12 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Witham primary schools is 24.88, with 24.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 14.3% having special educational needs.
- Witham primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 16.8%, with 54.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 and £7,174 spent per pupil.
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Religious Character
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Provisions & SEN
Woodend Farm School
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
Elm Hall Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Howbridge Infant School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
Acorn Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
Witham Oaks Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
Southview School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–19
Silver End Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Templars Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Witham?
There are 13 primary schools in Witham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Witham?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Witham include Woodend Farm School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, and Elm Hall Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Witham?
Witham has 2 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Witham ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Witham perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Witham, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Witham primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Witham is 23:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Witham?
When choosing a primary school in Witham, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 13 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Witham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,174 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.