Schools in Canvey Island
There are 14 schools in Canvey Island on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Essex local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Canvey Island (10)
- Canvey Island Infant School and NurseryCommunity school · SS8 0JG
- Canvey Junior SchoolCommunity school · SS8 0JG
- Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery AcademyAcademy sponsor led · SS8 7TD
- Leigh Beck Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SS8 7TD
- Lubbins Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · SS8 7HF
- Northwick Park Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter · SS8 9SU
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter · SS8 9DP
- St Katherine's Church of England Primary SchoolFoundation school · SS8 9QA
- William Read Primary AcademyAcademy converter · SS8 0JE
- Winter Gardens AcademyAcademy sponsor led · SS8 9QA
Secondary schools in Canvey Island (2)
- Castle View SchoolAcademy converter · SS8 7FH
- The Cornelius Vermuyden SchoolAcademy converter · SS8 9QS
Other phases in Canvey Island (2)
- Athena SchoolOther independent special school · SS8 0HN
- Fast Progress Tuition LimitedSpecial post 16 institution · SS8 0PB
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Canvey Island?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 14 open schools with a Canvey Island address (as of 5 June 2026), including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Canvey Island guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Canvey Island?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.