Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island, SS8 0JG · Essex · primary school
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61st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,740 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canvey Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection was in early 2024, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Canvey Junior School is described as a place where pupils flourish, supported by staff who have their best interests at heart and foster mutually supportive relationships with families. The school maintains high expectations for both academic and social skills, with pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, typically rising to these challenges.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with older pupils setting an excellent example and very little disruption to learning.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious and exciting," designed using a wide range of research to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can access it.
- Pupils develop a "love of reading," benefiting from prompt additional help for early readers and a well-stocked library.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils developing a deep understanding of diversity, democracy, and life in modern Britain.
- Leaders and governors hold staff to account effectively, taking "prompt and well-considered action" to address areas needing attention.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that gaps in pupils’ vocabulary knowledge are addressed effectively and quickly, as some pupils do not understand the meanings of words in provided texts or questions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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