Schools in Witham
White Notley extends the district's eastern edge. The River Brain winds through town, joining the River Blackwater on the outskirts. A 2021 census recorded a population of 27,797.
The market centre of Witham, built on a historic Roman road in Essex's Braintree district, has grown from an ancient settlement into a modern residential community. Witham and Chipping Hill are among the area's most sought-after postcodes for school catchments, drawing families competing for both primary and secondary places. The Great Eastern Main Line serves Witham station, reaching Colchester, the northern regional hub, in around twenty minutes.
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Area Performance
Witham schools rank in the top 58% of England
Across 9 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.38/10, +0.03 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
13% Elite
Distribution across all Witham schools
Witham vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 58%
Across all ranked Witham schools
Primary schools: 9 schools (state + independent)
top 58% of 14,825
top 58% of 14,825
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Witham town
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School profiles in Witham
Browse 10 local profile links across primary schools in witham town and secondary schools in witham town. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
Primary schools in Witham town
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Secondary schools in Witham town
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