Educational Establishments

Athena School

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Headteacher Fatima Patel
Address Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0HN
Website
Telephone 01268479155
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 8 - 17)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 6
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

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Headteacher Mrs Sandra Dorrington
Address Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Long Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JG
Website www.canveyislandinfantschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01268683257
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 221 (103 / 118)
Percentage Free School Meals 15.1%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Ian Umpleby Chair of Governors 16/03/2023 15/02/2027 Appointed by LA
JANET DUNFORD Governor 11/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Gosnold Governor 01/09/2009 03/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dulcie Marsh Governor 11/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Miss Helen Maynard Governor 01/01/2020 31/12/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr JOHN STONE Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Turnbull Governor 05/10/2020 06/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie Withington Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Elected by parents
Canvey Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Sally Townsley
Address Canvey Junior School
Long Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JG
Website www.canveyjuniorschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01268682288
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 256
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 244 (114 / 130)
Percentage Free School Meals 19.7%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Lorraine Breading Chair of Governors 30/08/2012 30/06/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ashley Fernon Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Councillor Ray Howard Governor 03/02/2021 02/02/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Carol Hurry Governor 02/02/2022 02/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lee Lynch Governor 02/09/2013 30/06/2024 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Neale Governor 29/04/2012 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Newcombe Governor 06/10/2021 06/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael O'Brien Governor 01/07/2013 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Vincent Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

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Headteacher Emma Lane
Address Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Point Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7TD
Website www.leighbeck-inf.essex.sch.uk
Telephone 01268682322
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 270
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 302 (166 / 136)
Percentage Free School Meals 22.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andre De Can Chair of Local Governing Body 08/10/2021 25/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Melvyn Dearlove Local Governor 07/10/2021 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dionne Hodgkins Local Governor 22/10/2021 22/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Richard John Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Lane Local Governor 01/02/2021 01/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jade Rogers Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Leigh Beck Junior School

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Headteacher Ms Stephanie Crump
Address Leigh Beck Junior School
Point Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7TD
Website https://www.leighbeckjuniorschool.net
Telephone 01268683037
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 360
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 316 (164 / 152)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Cherie Brightwell Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Castle Local Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Marie Earl Local Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Harrison Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Alexia Lee Local Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Toyah McHiggins Local Governor 08/02/2021 07/02/2025 Elected by school staff
Ayesha Patel-Ali Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Elected by parents
Lubbins Park Primary Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Samantha Murrell
Address Lubbins Park Primary Academy
May Avenue

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7HF
Website https://www.lubbinspark.essex.sch.uk/
Telephone 01268697181
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 201 (102 / 99)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy

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Headteacher Ms Frances Emma Lane
Address Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Third Avenue

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 9SU
Website www.northwickpark.essex.sch.uk
Telephone 01268684554
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 640 (312 / 328)
Percentage Free School Meals 33.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Zahna Hull Chair of Local Governing Body 06/10/2022 23/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Clark Local Governor 06/10/2021 05/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Steven Corbyn Local Governor 01/02/2021 01/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Gwilliams Local Governor 01/02/2021 01/02/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Raymond Charles Howard Local Governor 01/02/2021 01/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Layna Thompson Local Governor 07/06/2021 06/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Turner Local Governor 07/06/2021 06/06/2025 Elected by parents
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Phillip Maxfield
Address St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 9DP
Website www.stjosephscanvey.net
Telephone 01268683903
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Diocese of Brentwood
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 211
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 201 (101 / 100)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.0%
Ofsted Rating Special Measures
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Frank McEvoy Chair of Local Governing Body 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Ackred Local Governor 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Dudley-Smith Local Governor 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Donna Ellard-Pierre Local Governor 18/11/2022 17/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Maxfield Local Governor 13/03/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Donna Philpot Local Governor 15/03/2023 20/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Stewart Local Governor 15/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Anne-Marie Taylor
Address St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 9QA
Website http://www.stkatherinesprimary.com
Telephone 01268685611
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Chelmsford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 218 (118 / 100)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.30%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Rev Marion Walford Chair of Governors 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Olivia Bass Governor 21/11/2020 21/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Brown Governor 03/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Keith Hardy Governor 21/11/2020 21/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Jeary Governor 01/08/2020 16/08/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Kerry Miles Governor 22/04/2021 22/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Miller Governor 22/04/2021 22/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Scammell Governor 16/03/2022 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tina Stanley Governor 21/11/2023 21/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
The Cornelius Vermuyden School

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Headteacher Mr Ian Hockey
Address The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 9QS
Website http://www.corneliusvermuyden.com
Telephone 01268685011
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 900
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 816 (407 / 409)
Percentage Free School Meals 23.2%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Reginald Paul Fuller Chair of Trustees 27/09/2023 12/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Nicola Jane Bainbridge Trustee 13/11/2013 12/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Bandele Trustee 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Julian Hamilton Dodd Trustee 05/04/2023 04/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leah Drummond Trustee 06/09/2022 05/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nicola Harrison Trustee 08/12/2020 07/12/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jeffrey Stanley Trustee 27/09/2023 12/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Rev Marion Gladys Walford Trustee 13/11/2013 12/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Martin White Trustee 08/12/2020 07/12/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
William Read Primary Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Emma Lane
Address William Read Primary Academy
Long Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0JE
Website www.williamread.essex.sch.uk
Telephone 01268683053
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 390
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 284 (146 / 138)
Percentage Free School Meals 36.6%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Winter Gardens Academy

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Headteacher Miss Katie Herbert
Address Winter Gardens Academy
Hilton Road

Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 9QA
Website www.wintergardensacademy.org
Telephone 01268699305
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 480
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 419 (225 / 194)
Percentage Free School Meals 34.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Kirsty Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Amanda Allen Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Katie Herbert Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Louise Kite Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by academy members
Miss Jodie Knowles Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Terri Quorn Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Danielle Randall Local Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Jade Vickers Local Governor 01/09/2023 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust