Best Secondary Schools in Witham
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 2 secondary schools in Witham, accounting for 6.5% of the total 31 schools in the area, with a total of 2,045 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Witham show 50.0% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 1 Good, and 1 Requires Improvement out of 2 inspected.
- The secondary schools in Witham have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.35, with 29.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 14.3% having special educational needs.
- The schools achieve a Progress 8 score of -0.52, with 38.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 28.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Witham?
There are 2 secondary schools in Witham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Witham?
Witham has 2 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary 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.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Witham?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Witham is -0.52. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Witham secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary 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 secondary school in Witham?
When choosing a secondary school in Witham, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Witham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.52 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,428 | £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.