Canewdon Church of England Primary School, Rochford

Ofsted's report card from its 9 September 2026 inspection grades Canewdon Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Changes to the curriculum have ensured that pupils gain the basic phonics knowledge and number skills that they need."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders prioritise pupils' regular attendance."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the quality of the school's curriculum and teaching."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders recognise the importance of the early years in establishing secure foundations for future learning."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders prioritise the needs of all pupils."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have established a clear and ambitious vision for the school: 'Caring and preparing for a confident future.' They understand the school's context well and have an accurate view of its strengths and priorities for development."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school has established an effective personal development programme."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' learning effectively and use this information to consistently build on what pupils already know and can do"; "Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum as the year groups within each class change, so that pupils build securely on their previous learning".

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a Church of England Primary School and we have worked hard to develop the Christian ethos of our school; which is reflected through our work and through our successes. We are a real community and work together for the good of all of our learners."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Canewdon Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Canewdon Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Canewdon Church of England Primary School are Stambridge Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Waterman Primary School (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 50% maths); Lift Ashingdon (2.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 97% maths); and Holt Farm Infant School (2.7 miles, Good).

Canewdon Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Canewdon Church of England Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Berlesduna Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 6 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Althorne Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Anchor (outside), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

In 2024/25, Canewdon Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.