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Witham Oaks Academy
Essex·Primary·East of England·Academy converter·CM8 1NA
URN: 139871GoodOfsted published 28 Jan 2024
72.0%
Expected standard
R+W+M · 2024/2025 · National avg ≈ 61%
6.0%
Higher standard
R+W+M · 2024/2025 · National avg ≈ 18%
83.0%
Reading expected
2024/2025
81.0%
Maths expected
2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesStrong academic outcomes
72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 72%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 6%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressProgress data not shown
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 72.0% | 6.0% | 83.0% | 80.0% | 81.0% | 106.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 71.0% | 5.0% | 81.0% | 83.0% | 75.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 46.0% | 6.0% | 58.0% | 77.0% | 58.0% | 101.0 | 100.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Essex for local comparison.
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Ofsted OutstandingKS2 expected 98.0%
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Ofsted OutstandingKS2 expected 96.0%
Compare with Witham Oaks AcademySchool information
| URN | 139871 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Daniel Sheehan |
| Trust | INSPIRES MAT |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CM8 1NA |
| Latest pupils | 274 |
| FSM eligible | 30.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA
www.withamoaksacademy.co.ukView local authority page1376513322| DfE number | 2699 |
| UKPRN | 10042282 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 28 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2024 |