Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy vs William Read Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
644 students
William Read Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Canvey Island, East of England | William Read Primary Academy Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,872 | #1629 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6100 of 15,697 | #13659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 644 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 644 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 48.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.northwickpark.essex.sch.uk | www.williamread.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.8 vs 22.2).
- •Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 53%).
- •Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 644 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 Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy better than William Read Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy ranks higher (58.8 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 Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy and William Read Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy: 644. William Read Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy and William Read Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy is 735th 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).