Southview School, Witham
Southview School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Witham, part of Hope Learning Community. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Southview School in detail
Southview School in its own words
In its own words: "A very warm welcome to Southview School. Please feel free to contact me or anyone at the school if you need any further information or have any questions. Southview School is a 3-19 day special school for Physically and Neurologically Impaired (PNI) children and students situated in a modern, inclusive and accessible building in Witham."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Southview School are Chatten Free School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Woodend Farm School (2.4 miles, Good, selective); and The Edith Borthwick School (6.3 miles, Good).
Chatten Free SchoolWoodend Farm SchoolThe Edith Borthwick School
The trust
Southview School is one of 4 schools run by Hope Learning Community, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 7 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 99 (93.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is a physical disability.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Witham (Essex) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Virgil Road (opposite), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Southview School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
38.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Southview School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
106 pupils
108 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Witham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Witham
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
99
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
56
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
9.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,129
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
19.7%
Overall absence
59.7%
Persistent absence
67
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Southview School
What are SATs results like at Southview School?
Of the pupils at Southview School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Southview School's Ofsted rating?
Southview School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Southview School?
No fixed boundary. When Southview School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Southview School?
Southview School has around 106 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Southview School?
19.7% of sessions were missed at Southview School in 2024/25. 59.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Southview School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Southview School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Southview School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Southview School?
Southview School is at Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)