Schools in Witham
15 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Maltings Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lift New Rickstones Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (11)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hall Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Howbridge Infant School Foundation school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Silver End Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Templars Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Witham Oaks Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Acorn Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chipping Hill Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview School Academy special sponsor led | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Woodend Farm School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.