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Witham, Essex
Acorn Academy
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Academy converter Primary Ages 3–7 224 PupilsURN 147255
Ofsted Report
Inspected December 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
Infant school overview — Reception to Year 2
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Ofsted Rating
Good
Early Years (EYFS)
Nat. avg: 95.7%
94.3%↓ -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
19.2↑ +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
32.9%↑ +9pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 13.0%
27.2%↑ +14pp
SEN Support
224 / 270
83%
Capacity
Nat. avg: 12%
18.7%↓ -7pp
Teacher Turnover
About infant schools — Infant schools educate children aged 4–7 (Reception to Year 2). Academic progress is assessed through the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, rather than KS2 SATs which are taken in Year 6 at junior or primary schools.
About
School overview
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School Details
Headteacher
Cheryl Noble
Age Range
3 — 7
School Hours
08:30 – 15:10
Telephone
01376512605
Website
Address
Witham, CM8 1NA
Local Authority
Essex
The School Day
08:30
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:10
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Book Bag
Cardigan
Coat
Fleece
Hat
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
Lilac
Purple
White
PE Kit
Pe Bag
Pe Kit
Plimsolls
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
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