Winter Gardens Academy
URN: 142000 • Canvey Island SS8 9QA
Overview
- Name
- Winter Gardens Academy
- URN
- 142000
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Herbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268699305
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hilton Road, Canvey Island SS8 9QA
Summary
Winter Gardens Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Canvey Island, Essex, with a current enrolment of 417 pupils and a capacity for 480. As part of the South Essex Academy Trust, the school emphasizes inclusivity and belonging, aiming to foster positive relationships among students, parents, and the wider community. The academy's ethos is built around the values of Belonging, Compassion, Curiosity, and Empowerment.
The curriculum at Winter Gardens Academy is designed to be engaging and innovative, providing children with rich learning experiences that encourage curiosity and personal growth. The school prioritises active, hands-on learning, ensuring that education is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Fundamental rules of being safe, curious, and respectful guide the behaviour expectations within the school environment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a commitment to personalising learning to help each child reach their potential. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Miss Katie Herbert, are approachable and encourage parental involvement, inviting families to participate in the school community and explore the opportunities available for their children.
The curriculum at Winter Gardens Academy is designed to be engaging and innovative, providing children with rich learning experiences that encourage curiosity and personal growth. The school prioritises active, hands-on learning, ensuring that education is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Fundamental rules of being safe, curious, and respectful guide the behaviour expectations within the school environment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a commitment to personalising learning to help each child reach their potential. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Miss Katie Herbert, are approachable and encourage parental involvement, inviting families to participate in the school community and explore the opportunities available for their children.
Useful links
- SEN and Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term/Calendar Dates (calendar)
- Facebook-f (other)
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- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospective Parents (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 417
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 36.70
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 417 | 216 | 201 | 480 | 36.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 233 | 201 | 480 | 36.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 429 | 235 | 194 | 480 | 33.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 429 | 235 | 194 | 480 | 33.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 220 | 198 | 480 | 28.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 442 | 222 | 220 | 480 | 23.20 |
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