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William Read Primary Academy
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.5 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
390
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. While 53% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2—placing it in the top 77% nationally—there is room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall performance, but the positive parent feedback is a notable strength.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
White Other6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.51984, 0.57914 · SS8 0JE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN149253
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.williamread.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is William Read Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
William Read Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2014.
Is William Read Primary Academy a good school?
William Read Primary Academy scores 32.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about William Read Primary Academy?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, William Read Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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