Winter Gardens Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Winter Gardens Academy
Address: Hilton Road
Town/City: Canvey Island
County: Essex
Postcode: SS8 9QA
Telephone Number: 01268 699305
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: South Essex Academy Trust
Sponsor: South Essex Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Katie Herbert
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 411 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.7%

Location and administration

URN: 142000
DfE Number: 881/2129
UKPRN: 10049513
UPRN: 100091602389
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Canvey Island Winter Gardens (E05015696)

Easting & Northing: 579218E, 184402N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 50.57" N 0° 34' 57.04" E
Plus Code: 9F32GHJM+72

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Margaret Cameron-Ratchford - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Childs - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2027.
  • Mrs Jenna Gomez - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2028.
  • Miss Katie Herbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Kirsty Jackson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Laura Jeakins - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Kite - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 January 2026.
  • Miss Jodie Knowles - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Danielle Randall - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2027.