Acorn Infant Academy
Academy converter in Witham, Essex.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 3 to 7 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 196 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 270 |
| Free school meals | 24.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.acornacademy.net |
| Telephone | 01376512605 |
| URN | 147255 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 17 December 2024, published 16 January 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 15 November 2023, outcome: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Witham Oaks Academy (primary school, about 0.0 km)
- Templars Academy (primary school, about 1.2 km)
- Elm Hall Primary School (primary school, about 1.7 km)
- Howbridge Infant School (primary school, about 1.7 km)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School (primary school, about 1.8 km)
- Howbridge Church of England Junior School (primary school, about 1.8 km)
- Chipping Hill Primary School (primary school, about 2.0 km)
- Rivenhall Church of England Primary School (primary school, about 3.2 km)
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