William Read Primary Academy Catchment Area
William Read Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Canvey Island, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
198
Pupils
390
Capacity
51%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
William Read Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for William Read Primary Academy?
The catchment area for William Read Primary Academy is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, William Read Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →William Read Primary Academy: 390 places, 51% filled: places available
William Read Primary Academy has a published admission number of 390 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 390 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.8% of pupils at William Read Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Essex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
William Read Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JE
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149253
Other Primary Schools in Canvey Island
If William Read Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Canvey Island are the next closest alternatives.
Canvey Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SS8 0JG
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SS8 0JG
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SS8 9QA
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SS8 7TD
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS8 9SU
Winter Gardens Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SS8 9QA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to William Read Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: William Read Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for William Read Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for William Read Primary Academy is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is William Read Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
William Read Primary Academy has a capacity of 390 places and currently has 198 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for William Read Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to William Read Primary Academy is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does William Read Primary Academy cover? ▾
William Read Primary Academy is a primary school in Canvey Island, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for William Read Primary Academy? ▾
William Read Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.