Canvey Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Canvey Island, East of England SS8 0JG · Essex
#439 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3544 of 15,697 nationally
About Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Primary School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Canvey Island, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 439th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 239; capacity filled 53.1%.
There are 12 schools in Canvey Island; Canvey Primary School and Nursery ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)25.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canvey Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 239
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 53.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
216 students · 0 m away
William Read Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 511 m away
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
644 students · 738 m away
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Canvey Island · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
· 975 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students · 1.2 km away
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Canvey Island · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 1.4 km away
Winter Gardens Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
411 students · 1.4 km away
Castle View School
Canvey Island · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,098 students · 1.6 km away
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students · 2.0 km away
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
342 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
West Earlham Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
Someries Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
240 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Canvey Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #439 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canvey Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery ranks #439 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3544 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canvey Primary School and Nursery?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery had 239 students in 2025.
Is Canvey Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Canvey Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canvey Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.