St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery vs William Read Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 696 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students
William Read Primary Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Canvey Island, East of England | William Read Primary Academy Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #621 of 1,872 | #1629 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5006 of 15,697 | #13659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 48.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 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.stjosephscanvey.net | www.williamread.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 22.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 53%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 200 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery better than William Read Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (64.2 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery and William Read Primary Academy?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 200. William Read Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery and William Read Primary Academy rank in East of England?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 621st 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).