Winter Gardens Academy
Canvey Island, SS8 9QA · Essex · primary school
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307th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 1,939 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 41% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winter Gardens Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 411 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Winter Gardens Academy
Overview
Winter Gardens Academy is described as a "welcoming school where all pupils are valued and nurtured," with students enjoying their attendance and feeling safe. The report highlights that leaders have "systematically made improvements" to the quality of education, particularly in early years, resulting in a calm and orderly environment where pupils are well prepared for future learning stages.
Strengths
- Early years provision is praised, with children getting off to a "flying start" and being "very well prepared for starting Year 1."
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "well trained and skilled at quickly getting pupils reading," with books accurately matched to sounds.
- The curriculum is carefully ordered from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring pupils can "remember their learning" through plenty of practice opportunities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as peers and "achieve well" due to high-quality support.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils being "polite and considerate," and effective individualised support available for those finding behaviour challenging.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, particularly writing, teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to "apply their learning" or demonstrate what they know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" central to the school’s work and staff well trained to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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