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Acorn Academy
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.6 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
270
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance and a high level of parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending it. Serving children aged 3-7, it ranks better than 43% of schools in the area, although specific academic progress data is limited. Overall, it offers a positive environment for early education, backed by strong parental support.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other5.4%
Black African5.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.80548, 0.62396 · CM8 1NA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN147255
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.acornacademy.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Acorn Academy rated by Ofsted?
Acorn Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is Acorn Academy a good school?
Acorn Academy scores 42.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Acorn Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Acorn Academy receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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