Canvey Primary School and Nursery
Community primary school in Canvey Island (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Canvey Junior School provides a caring, stimulating community which instils the desire to learn, the will to succeed and the confidence to share talents and experiences. Canvey Junior School is a place where pupils flourish. Staff have pupils' best interests at heart and care deeply for them. This has led to mutually supportive relationships with families.
Pupils' positive behaviour around the school is exceptional. Their mature attitudes to learning contribute significantly to their ability to learn well. Leaders, including governors know the school's strengths and areas for development exceptionally well. Prompt and well-considered action is taken to address any areas that need further attention.
Canvey Junior School, Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Choir
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Lego
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 114822
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Castle Point
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lorraine Breading | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2012 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jamie Withington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Stone | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Natasha Hancock | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Vickery | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ashley Fernon | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Townsley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Karen Newcombe | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Councillor Ray Howard | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lee Lynch | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2013 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael O'Brien | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Neale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2012 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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