The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sally Townsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Read Primary Academy
Primary · 511m away
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 738m away
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
Special school · 888m away
Athena School
Independent · 997m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Castle View School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Continuum School - Canvey Island
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canvey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Canvey Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canvey Junior School?
Canvey Junior School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canvey Junior School take?
Canvey Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canvey Junior School?
Canvey Junior School is in Canvey Island, SS8 0JG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canvey Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Canvey Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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