William Read Primary Academy
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
The full report on this school
What 32 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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