Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
106%
Capacity
665
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 665 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frances Emma Lane, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4886th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 19 in Castle Point.
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 74 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy include Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 9SU |
| Headteacher | Frances Emma Lane |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 665 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 665 / 630 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 May 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4886th of 13,686
Nationally
504th of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 19
In Castle Point
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed74
123
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Third Avenue, Canvey Island
Castle Point, SS8 9SU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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