William Read Primary Academy

School Name: William Read Primary Academy
Address: Long Road
Town/City: Canvey Island
County: Essex
Postcode: SS8 0JE
Telephone Number: 01268 683053
Website: www.williamread.essex.sch.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Northwick Park Trust
Sponsor: Northwick Park Primary And Nursery School

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Lane
Capacity: 390
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 48% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28%

URN: 149253
DfE Number: 881/2998
UKPRN: 10090973
UPRN: 100091601388
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Canvey Island South (E05015695)

Easting & Northing: 579036E, 183255N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 13.69" N 0° 34' 45.51" E
Plus Code: 9F32GHCH+5P

DfE Record: View record

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