Acorn Infant Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–7Mixed
Spa Road, Witham, CM8 1NA
Headteacher · Mrs Cheryl Noble
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Key facts
Pupils196Capacity 270
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 17 December 2024
TrustBridge Academy Trust
Free school meals24.1%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Inspection on 17 December 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- Templars Academy0.8 mi
- Elm Hall Primary School1.1 mi
- Howbridge Infant School1.1 mi
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School1.1 mi
- Chipping Hill Primary School1.2 mi