Located in Witham, Acorn Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Acorn Academy currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA |
| Website: | www.acornacademy.net |
| Telephone: | 01376512605 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cheryl Noble |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147255 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 224 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.70% | 183 |
| African | 5.40% | 12 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Powers Hall Infant School Spa Road , CM8 1NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Oaks Academy Spa Road , CM8 1NA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Powers Hall Junior School Spa Road , CM8 1NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templars Academy Cressing Road , CM8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Maltings Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Bramston School and Sixth Form College Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Rickstones Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rickstones School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Sixth Form Centre Spinks Lane , CM8 1XB | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Witham Bible Training Centre 7 Barwell Way , CM8 2TY | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodend Farm School Woodend Farm, Hatfield Road , CM8 1EH | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.