William Read Primary Academy — Primary School in Canvey Island

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William Read Primary Academy

Canvey Island, SS8 0JE

198 Pupils

390 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

30.80% FSM %

103 Boys

95 Girls

About William Read Primary Academy

William Read Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 198 pupils on roll. School capacity: 390. Current headteacher: Emma Lane.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	NORTHWICK PARK TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10090973
URN	149253
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Tracy Smith	Chair of Local Governing Body	22/01/2025	22/01/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Lisa Clark	Local Governor	22/01/2025	22/01/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mr Stuart Clarke	Local Governor	13/01/2025	13/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Melvyn Dearlove	Local Governor	03/03/2025	24/09/2025	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Natalie Ellis	Local Governor	13/01/2025	13/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Rogers	Local Governor	06/03/2025	06/03/2029	Elected by school staff