Winter Gardens Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hilton Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9QA |
| Phone | 01268699305 |
| Reference Number | 142000 |
Winter Gardens Academy is performing well overall, having achieved a 'Good' rating in most areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, with an outstanding rating for leadership and management as well as early years provision. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, where it received a 'Requires Improvement' grade, demonstrating effective leadership and a clear commitment to enhancing pupil outcomes. The nurturing environment fosters strong relationships, and children in early years are particularly well-prepared for future stages of learning while benefitting from a rich curriculum tailored to their needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 417 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.8%
Girls: 48.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 2 | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 | 51 |
| 4 | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| 5 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| 6 | 21 | 37 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations and effective leadership by trustees and leaders
- Strong emphasis on reading development with consistent teaching methods
- Excellent early years provision that prepares children for Year 1
- Positive and supportive school environment where pupils feel safe
- Effective relationships between staff, pupils, and families
- High participation in extracurricular activities
- Strong culture of safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to apply their learning in some subjects
- Older pupils struggle to fully demonstrate their knowledge in writing tasks
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 89 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 131 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 102 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 131 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 94 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 131 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 82 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 131 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 90 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 131 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 69 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 131 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 108 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 131 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 61 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 131 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 91 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 131 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 70 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 131 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 101 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 131 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 126 | 5 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | ||
| Writing | -3.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
0.03 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP |
0.58 miles |
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William Read Primary Academy
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE |
0.72 miles |
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Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9SU |
0.78 miles |
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Canvey Junior School
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG |
0.88 miles |
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG |
0.88 miles |
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Lubbins Park Primary Academy
May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HF |
1.33 miles |
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Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
1.6 miles |
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Leigh Beck Junior School
Point Road, 43 Brindwood Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
1.6 miles |
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South Benfleet Primary School
High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA |
1.86 miles |
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Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
2.07 miles |
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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
2.2 miles |
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Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
2.24 miles |
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Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
2.34 miles |
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Kents Hill Junior School
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
2.34 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX |
2.42 miles |
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Jotmans Hall Primary School
High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RG |
2.6 miles |
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Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
2.61 miles |
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Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
2.66 miles |
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St. Michael's School
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2.8 miles |
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School
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0.62 miles |
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Castle View School
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Athena School
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The King John School
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1.88 miles |
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USP College
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2.23 miles |
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The Appleton School
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2.63 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
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2.65 miles |
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The Deanes
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2.72 miles |
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Belfairs Academy
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2.85 miles |
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Glenwood School
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3.4 miles |
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Estuary High School
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3.83 miles |
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The St Christopher School
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3.94 miles |
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3.98 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
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4.03 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
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4.15 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
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4.24 miles |
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The Basildon Upper Academy
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4.26 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
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4.37 miles |
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Kingsdown School
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