The Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island
Data last updated 31 May 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a positive, inclusive environment where pupils feel they belong and enjoy coming to school. Teaching is improving with better structured learning and strong reading support programmes helping many pupils catch up. Clear behaviour expectations and calm classrooms are helping pupils focus on their learning, and attendance is improving.
Key Strengths
- Pupils now have pride in their school with a growing sense of belonging and positive attitudes to learning
- Curriculum has been clearly developed with logical ordering of learning to help pupils progress
- Reading strategies have had positive impact with many pupils catching up to age-expected levels
- Behaviour has improved significantly with calm, quiet classrooms and clear expectations for pupils and staff
- Attendance has improved with reduced persistent absence and tackled internal truancy
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching explanations for written work lack clarity, hindering pupils' ability to write in depth
- Identification of misconceptions is not precise or timely, meaning pupils repeat mistakes that become embedded
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are too generic and don't address specific individual needs
- Support for some pupils to meet behaviour expectations has not always been effective, keeping suspension rates higher than desired
- Opportunities for pupils to read more widely across the curriculum remain limited
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were not explicitly graded in this monitoring inspection, though the report notes pupils are learning in a safe school environment.
The Cornelius Vermuyden School is in special measures and has made progress in improving teaching, behaviour, and school culture since the last inspection. More work is necessary for the school to no longer require special measures.
At a Glance
27.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
103 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
26
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
727 pupils
900 capacity
173 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Canvey Island
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Canvey Island
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.35905%
Overall absence
37.90013%
Persistent absence
781
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Canvey Primary School and Nursery
William Read Primary Academy
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Winter Gardens Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
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