William Read Primary School and Nursery, based in Canvey Island, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
William Read Primary School and Nursery currently has around 322 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Travis Martinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115062 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 322 |
| Number of Boys: | 171 |
| Number of Girls: | 151 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Read Primary Academy Long Road , SS8 0JE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read County Infant School Long Road , SS8 0JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read County Junior School Long Road , SS8 0JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Read Primary School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Long Road , SS8 0JG | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 1out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena School 167 Thorney Bay Road , SS8 0HN | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fast Progress Tuition Limited 1 Vikings Way , SS8 0PB | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Continuum School - Canvey Island Leigh Bank Surgery , Vanderwalt Avenue SS8 7RW | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.