William Read Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Canvey Island (Essex).
Location
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Thank you for showing an interest in our school. We hope the information Here you will find will give you a clear picture of our school and its ethos. William Read Primary Academy is part of the Northwick Park Multi Academy Trust. We are committed to providing high quality education for all children.
The education and care of the children at our school is based on high expectations and we continually work to raise standards. High quality education at William Read Primary Academy will be achieved by: Our Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork and Achievement are central to our school vision and underpin all of our work.
We are committed to improving the quality of education for all children in our care, to enable them to reach their full potential. This education will provide them with the levels of knowledge, understanding and skills that the community demands for a successful future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 149253
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (6 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tracy Smith | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Marie Ingelfield | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Karen Rogers | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Clark | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Clarke | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Ellis | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
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