- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 319
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in SS8
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: SS8 is a postcode district in Essex with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2211 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All SS8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SS8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SS8
11 in SS8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Top Secondary Schools in SS8
3 in SS8, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
218 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,098
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
64 first choices, 74 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 634
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in SS8
9 in SS8, highest Ofsted grade first
Hawkesbury Pre School
Canvey Island, SS8 0JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Play Planet Pre-School
Canvey Island, SS8 9HG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island
Canvey Island, SS8 7AX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SS8
1 in SS8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Athena School
Canvey Island, SS8 0HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SS8
1 in SS8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Athena School
Canvey Island, SS8 0HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SS8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SS8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SS8 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SS8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SS8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SS8?
SS8 has 22 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SS8?
The highest-ranked schools in SS8 on Eduscope are Leigh Beck Junior School, Canvey Primary School and Nursery, Lubbins Park Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SS8?
There is 1 independent school in SS8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SS8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in SS8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.