Winter Gardens Academy

About Winter Gardens Academy

Winter Gardens Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Winter Gardens Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Herbert, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11026th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 19 in Castle Point.

Winter Gardens Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 48 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 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 Winter Gardens Academy include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, Winter Gardens 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.

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