St Katherine's Church of England Primary School, Canvey Island
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Canvey Island. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 8 schools in Canvey Island with published results, and 11,173rd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Guided by God’s love, our courage, diligence and ambition inspires us to be curious and respectful global citizens. As one community, we flourish so we can make the world a better place and ‘love our neighbour as ourselves’ (Mark 12:31). We want to provide the children and our families with safe and loving environments so they are able to flourish."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 67% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Katherine's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Katherine's Church of England Primary School are Winter Gardens Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 61% reading, 51% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths); William Read Primary Academy (0.7 miles, 63% reading, 69% maths); and Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 89% maths).
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Winter Gardens AcademySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School and NurseryWilliam Read Primary AcademyNorthwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Who goes there
10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Benfleet Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castle View School (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 173 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Katherine's Church of England Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Katherine's Church of England Primary School are The Cornelius Vermuyden School (0.6 miles) and Castle View School (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils live up to their school motto, 'Love your neighbour as yourself'. They know that this means they need to be considerate and compassionate to all others. Pupils are respectful and kind. They know to treat all others equally. Due to this, and their high levels of self-confidence, they are very proud of their school.
Most pupils behave well. They are polite and show good manners. For example, they put chairs away after use and hold doors open to allow others to walk through. Pupils trust that adults will help them. For example, if some pupils have a problem, they know that teachers will listen to both sides before coming to a decision. Pupils are also enabled to try to solve problems between themselves when appropriate. Occasionally, some pupils are not as focused on lessons as they could be. However, they do not disrupt others' learning.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has well-developed curriculum plans. It has identified the small steps of knowledge that pupils need to learn. Teachers use these to teach interesting and well-planned lessons. They ensure that pupils make connections with past knowledge. This helps pupils have a good foundation for developing their understanding of new ideas. Teachers present information clearly to pupils. They provide appropriate tasks for pupils that help them consolidate their understanding. Children in the early years learn to communicate well. Most staff are well trained to develop children's vocabulary effectively. This prepares children well for their learning in Year 1.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Katherine's Church of England Primary School.
- The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care940m away · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
203 pupils
210 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Canvey Island
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Canvey Island
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
111
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,694
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,156
Per pupil
£1135k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is St Katherine's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Katherine's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Katherine's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Katherine's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Katherine's Church of England Primary School: The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care (940m away, rated Good by Ofsted). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is at Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)