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Acorn Academy
Ages 3–7224 pupilsDoes not apply
Acorn Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Witham, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 224 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Witham can view Acorn Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Witham (CM8 1NA), Acorn Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals23.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Witham
All schools in Witham →Witham Oaks AcademyGood · 0.0 miLift MaltingsRequires Improvement · 0.7 miTemplars AcademyGood · 0.8 miLift New RickstonesGood · 1.0 miSouthview SchoolOutstanding · 1.0 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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