Open Other Primary Mixed

Winter Gardens Academy

Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA
Part of: SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Winter Gardens Academy
Canvey Island, SS8 9QA
417 Pupils
480 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
36.70% FSM %
216 Boys
201 Girls
About Winter Gardens Academy

Winter Gardens Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Canvey Island, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 417 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Katie Herbert.

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 Academy sponsor led
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 Winter Gardens
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 SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2015
UKPRN 10049513
URN 142000
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsty Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Margaret Cameron-Ratchford Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Childs Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jenna Gomez Local Governor 28/06/2024 27/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Katie Herbert Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Louise Kite Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/01/2026 Appointed by academy members
Miss Jodie Knowles Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Danielle Randall Local Governor 09/07/2025 23/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Wood Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
0.04 km • Canvey Island
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
0.93 km • Canvey Island
Other
William Read Primary Academy
1.16 km • Canvey Island
Other
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
1.25 km • Canvey Island
Other
Castle View School
1.34 km • Canvey Island
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Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
1.42 km • Canvey Island
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winter Gardens Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Canvey Island, Essex.
Winter Gardens Academy has 417 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Winter Gardens Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Winter Gardens Academy is Miss Katie Herbert.
Winter Gardens Academy is at Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Winter Gardens Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Winter Gardens Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Katie Herbert
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA
01268699305
www.wintergardensacademy.org
Location
SS8 9QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142000
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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