Canvey Primary School and Nursery vs William Read Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 511 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
William Read Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Canvey Primary School and Nursery Canvey Island, East of England | William Read Primary Academy Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 1,872 | #1629 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3544 of 15,697 | #13659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 53.1% | 48.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Canvey Island | Canvey Island |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.canveyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.williamread.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 22.2).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 53%).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 239 students compared with 189.
- •Canvey Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while William Read Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canvey Primary School and Nursery better than William Read Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Canvey Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (71.9 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canvey Primary School and Nursery and William Read Primary Academy?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery: 239. William Read Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canvey Primary School and Nursery and William Read Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Canvey Primary School and Nursery is 439th of 1,872 and William Read Primary Academy is 1629th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).