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William Read Primary Academy

Castle Point, SS8 0JEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#5,024
of 13,686 nationally

About William Read Primary Academy

William Read Primary Academy in Castle Point, Essex, currently serves 198 pupils against a capacity of 390, meaning it is operating well below its maximum intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.8%, which is notably high and signals a community with above-average socio-economic challenges compared with the national primary average. Despite this, the school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 83 applications for just 20 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.15 to one. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while demand is fierce, local families who prioritise the school are likely to secure a spot. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, and its mixed-gender, non-religious character means it draws from a broad cross-section of the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLong Road, Canvey Island, Castle Point, SS8 0JE
HeadteacherEmma Lane
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils198
Free School Meals (FSM)30.8%
School Capacity198 / 390 (51% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballTennisCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningChoirBook ClubChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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William Read Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.