Southview School
URN: 144956 • Witham CM8 2TA
Overview
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julian Cochrane (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01376503505
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Conrad Road, Witham CM8 2TA
Summary
Southview School is a mixed academy special school located in Witham, Essex, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with physical and neurological impairments. The school operates in a modern, inclusive environment designed to support the unique needs of its 95 pupils, who benefit from a tailored educational approach. With a capacity of 98, Southview School emphasizes the importance of making connections with prior learning, leading to exceptional progress for its students, as noted in the recent Ofsted report, which rated the school as outstanding in 2022.
The admissions process is managed by the local authority, with placements determined based on the individual needs of students, particularly those with severe physical difficulties and neurological impairments. The school provides a range of support for additional needs, including learning difficulties and speech and language challenges, ensuring that each child receives the necessary assistance to thrive.
In the sixth form, the curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students for their future, focusing on essential life skills such as communication, health and wellbeing, and work-related skills. Southview School is committed to fostering a safe and supportive community, with robust policies in place to ensure the welfare of all students.
The admissions process is managed by the local authority, with placements determined based on the individual needs of students, particularly those with severe physical difficulties and neurological impairments. The school provides a range of support for additional needs, including learning difficulties and speech and language challenges, ensuring that each child receives the necessary assistance to thrive.
In the sixth form, the curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students for their future, focusing on essential life skills such as communication, health and wellbeing, and work-related skills. Southview School is committed to fostering a safe and supportive community, with robust policies in place to ensure the welfare of all students.
Useful links
- Headteacher and Governor Annual Report (governance)
- School Governance (governance)
- Local Offer Information (sen)
- Student Leave of Absence (sen)
- Children's Guide (download)
- Parents Guide (download)
- Standard 3 Report (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Statutory Information and Policies (other)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 98
- Pupils
- 95
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 36.10
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 95 | 50 | 45 | 98 | 36.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 84 | 46 | 38 | 79 | 40.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 72 | 40 | 32 | 79 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 72 | 40 | 32 | 74 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 78 | 42 | 36 | 74 | 28.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 75 | 42 | 33 | 74 | 28.10 |
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