Is Canvey Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 104th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Canvey Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Canvey Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Canvey Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Canvey Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Canvey Primary School and Nursery

Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JG

Local ranking104th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 241
Boys: 120 (50%)
Girls: 119 (50%)
Capacity: 450 (53% full)
SEND: 15.8%
FSM Eligible: 28.2%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 13.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,669/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.8%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
White Other: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%

88.8%

White British

2.5%

Mixed Other

2.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01268682288

admin@canvey-jun.essex.sch.uk

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Long Road

Canvey Island, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114822
UKPRN: 10070640
Establishment No.: 2311

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