Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island, SS8 9SU · Essex · primary school
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134th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,131 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Children's University and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 644 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Overview
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy continues to be a good school, with evidence suggesting it could be judged outstanding if a graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, displaying exemplary behaviour, high aspirations, and a strong sense of pride in their work. The school provides a happy, safe environment where children are well-prepared for secondary school and the wider world.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully arranged to ensure new knowledge is learned in a sensible order, allowing pupils to develop "rich and detailed knowledge in many subjects."
- Leaders prioritise reading through a "rigorous phonics programme," ensuring pupils become "fluent and confident readers" who enjoy high-quality texts.
- Staff effectively adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "access and benefit from the same well-planned curriculum as others."
- Personal development is a strength, with every pupil learning to play a musical instrument and taking on leadership roles such as "well-being warriors."
- Staff report being "overwhelmingly positive" about the support they receive from leaders regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should maintain a rigorous approach to improving attendance for the small number of pupils who are frequently absent, as this causes gaps in learning.
- The school should put in place shared approaches for helping these pupils catch up on lessons they have missed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring background checks are carried out and concerns about pupil welfare are followed up diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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