Open State Primary Mixed

Canvey Junior School

Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JG
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Canvey Junior School
Canvey Island, SS8 0JG
241 Pupils
256 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
20.70% FSM %
119 Boys
122 Girls
About Canvey Junior School

Canvey Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Canvey Island, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 241 pupils on roll. School capacity: 256. Current headteacher: Sally Townsley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Castle Point
Parliamentary Constituency Castle Point
Ward Canvey Island South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070640
URN 114822
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lorraine Breading Chair of Governors 30/08/2012 30/06/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ashley Fernon Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Holly Giles Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Ray Howard Governor 03/02/2021 02/02/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Carol Hurry Governor 02/02/2022 02/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lee Lynch Governor 02/09/2013 30/06/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Neale Governor 29/04/2012 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Newcombe Governor 06/10/2021 06/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael O'Brien Governor 01/07/2013 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Townsley Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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0 km • Canvey Island
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0.74 km • Canvey Island
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Fast Progress Tuition Limited
0.89 km • Canvey Island
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Athena School
1 km • Canvey Island
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canvey Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Canvey Island, Essex.
Canvey Junior School has 241 pupils, with a capacity of 256.
Canvey Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Canvey Junior School is Mrs Sally Townsley.
Canvey Junior School is at Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JG, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Canvey Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Canvey Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Townsley
Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JG
01268682288
www.canveyjuniorschool.co.uk/
Location
SS8 0JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114822
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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