Winter Gardens Academy

About Winter Gardens Academy

Winter Gardens Academy is an academy sponsor led in Canvey Island, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 417 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

417 / 480 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA

Phone

01268699305

Headteacher

Katie Herbert

Website

www.wintergardensacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Winter Gardens Academy?

Winter Gardens Academy is an academy sponsor led in Canvey Island, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Winter Gardens Academy have?

Winter Gardens Academy has 417 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Winter Gardens Academy's Ofsted rating?

Winter Gardens Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 April 2022).

How does Winter Gardens Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

44% of pupils at Winter Gardens Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Winter Gardens Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Winter Gardens Academy is part of SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Winter Gardens Academy?

Winter Gardens Academy is located at Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA.