Castle View School vs William Read Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View School
Canvey Island · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,098 students
William Read Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Castle View School Canvey Island, East of England | William Read Primary Academy Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 460 | #1629 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3301 of 4,090 | #13659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,098 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,098 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 48.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 29.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Canvey Island | Canvey Island |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castleviewschool.co.uk/ | www.williamread.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle View School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 22.2).
- •Castle View School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 189.
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 Castle View School better than William Read Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle View School ranks higher (23.2 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 Castle View School and William Read Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View School: 1,098. William Read Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View School and William Read Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Castle View School is 393rd of 460 and William Read Primary Academy is 1629th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).