Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
School Name: Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery Address: Long Road Town/City: Canvey Island County: Essex Postcode: SS8 0JG Telephone Number: 01268 683257 Website: www.canveyislandinfantschool.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-7) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Townsley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%
URN: 114980
DfE Number: 881/2751
UKPRN: 10075416
UPRN: 100091601212
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Canvey Island South (E05015695)
Easting & Northing: 578533E, 183157N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 11.09" N 0° 34' 19.26" E
Plus Code: 9F32GH9C+VR
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Heather Faulkner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
- Mr Michael Folarin - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2026.
- Mr William Gosnold - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
- Mr Scott Lister - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
- Mrs Dulcie Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
- Mr Robin Taverner - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.