Woodend Farm School
Woodend Farm School is an independent special school in Witham for pupils aged 6 to 16. It has 25 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Woodend Farm School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Woodend Farm Hatfield Road Witham Essex CM8 1EH |
| Reference Number | 149597 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 25 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88%
Girls: 12% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Woodend Farm School is poised to meet the independent school standards if the proposed material changes are approved. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a well-structured curriculum that caters to the individual needs and interests of its pupils, particularly as it prepares to expand its provision to include secondary education. The leadership has shown effective oversight and has made significant improvements, especially in teaching quality and curriculum design, which have led to better pupil engagement and achievement. Moreover, the school has strong systems in place for safeguarding and supporting pupils' welfare.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that meets the needs of pupils.
- Strong assessment systems to monitor pupil progress.
- Effective personal, social and health education provision.
- Robust safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Good capacity for expansion with additional support planned.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Woodend Farm School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Woodend Farm School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Woodend Farm School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Woodend Farm School last inspected by Ofsted?
Woodend Farm School was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Woodend Farm School have?
Woodend Farm School has 25 pupils on roll.
What age range does Woodend Farm School cover?
Woodend Farm School for pupils aged 6 to 16.
Where is Woodend Farm School?
Woodend Farm School is at Woodend Farm, Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EH.