Woodend Farm School, Witham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodend Farm School excels at tailoring education to each pupil's individual needs through careful assessment and curriculum planning. Teachers form positive relationships with pupils and use consistent approaches that help them settle and focus on learning. The school provides a safe, well-maintained environment with strong leadership oversight to ensure high standards are maintained.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds core knowledge in literacy and numeracy with tailored pathways for different pupil needs
- Accurate assessment systems that allow staff to adapt teaching so pupils learn well
- Effective safeguarding with robust systems to identify and address concerns promptly
- Strong teaching with secure subject knowledge leading to good pupil achievement and engagement
- Well-maintained premises with excellent facilities including separate medical room and outdoor spaces
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust systems in place to identify and address concerns in a timely manner, staff trained regularly on safeguarding, and strong communication with parents to mitigate risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming lessons, woodland activities, physical education
Woodend Farm School is likely to meet independent school standards if approved to expand into secondary provision. The school has a well-designed curriculum, effective teaching, and robust safeguarding systems in place.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
25 pupils
40 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Witham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Witham
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Woodend Farm School
Chipping Hill Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Howbridge Infant School
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
Witham Oaks Academy
Acorn Infant Academy
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