The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- NORTHWICK PARK TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Lane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanvey Junior School
Primary · 511m away
Athena School
Independent · 639m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 696m away
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Castle View School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
Special school · 1.4km away
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Continuum School - Canvey Island
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend William Read Primary Academy?
William Read Primary Academy currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Read Primary Academy take?
William Read Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Read Primary Academy?
William Read Primary Academy is in Canvey Island, SS8 0JE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Read Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, William Read Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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