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Schools in Witham

Witham has 14 schools: 11 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 86% of the 14 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Lift New Rickstones has the highest Attainment 8 score (42.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (73% in 2025).

  • 15 schools
  • 3 secondary
  • 11 primary

Witham is in Essex local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Witham

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Lift New Rickstones Good 42.5 (2026) -0.43 (2024) 1,221
2 Lift Maltings Needs attention 40.6 (2026) -0.64 (2024) 787
3 Southview School Outstanding – – 106

Primary Schools in Witham

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good 73% (2025) 108
2 Witham Oaks Academy Good 72% (2025) 290
3 Holy Family Catholic Primary School Good 70% (2025) 201
4 Chipping Hill Primary School Good 67% (2025) 421
5 Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Good 67% (2025) 128
6 Howbridge Church of England Junior School Good 51% (2025) 356
7 Elm Hall Primary School Good 48% (2025) 228
8 Silver End Academy Expected standard 45% (2025) 344
9 Templars Academy Good 42% (2025) 412
10 Acorn Infant Academy Good – 196
11 Howbridge Infant School Good – 265

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