Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JG |
| Reference Number | 114980 |
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery has successfully maintained the standards noted during its previous inspection. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued, which contributes to their happiness and engagement in learning. With a strong emphasis on high expectations, pupils display positive attitudes and good behavior, which further promotes their academic success and personal development. The school prepares children well for future educational phases through a balanced and broad curriculum that incorporates important values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.75%
Girls: 50.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 21 | 58 |
| 2 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 03 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to their education.
- High expectations lead to hard work and good behavior.
- The early years provide an engaging learning environment.
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and effective teaching methods.
- The school prioritizes pupil well-being and personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with reading fluency and confidence.
- Key vocabulary retention is an issue for some students.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Canvey Junior School
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG |
0 miles |
|
William Read Primary Academy
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE |
0.32 miles |
|
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9SU |
0.46 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP |
0.74 miles |
|
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
0.86 miles |
|
Winter Gardens Academy
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
0.88 miles |
|
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HF |
1.22 miles |
|
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
1.79 miles |
|
Leigh Beck Junior School
Point Road, 43 Brindwood Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
1.79 miles |
|
South Benfleet Primary School
High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA |
2.4 miles |
|
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
2.95 miles |
|
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
2.95 miles |
|
Kents Hill Junior School
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
2.95 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX |
3.05 miles |
|
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
3.07 miles |
|
Jotmans Hall Primary School
High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RG |
3.09 miles |
|
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
3.12 miles |
|
Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
3.39 miles |
|
Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
3.4 miles |
|
St. Michael's School
|
3.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
0.5 miles |
|
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
1 Vikings Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0PB |
0.55 miles |
|
Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HN |
0.62 miles |
|
Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
1.01 miles |
|
The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
2.74 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
3.03 miles |
|
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
3.17 miles |
|
Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
3.48 miles |
|
The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
3.58 miles |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
3.64 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
3.95 miles |
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The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
4.46 miles |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
4.53 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
4.72 miles |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
4.73 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
4.76 miles |
|
St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
4.9 miles |