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The Cornelius Vermuyden School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Hockey

corporate_fareCORNELIUS VERMUYDEN SCHOOL

location_onCanvey Island, SS8 9QS

language Visit Website phone 1268685011

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Students

816

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Attainment 8

32.2

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GCSE Rank

#83 in Essex

#3,561 of 4,663 nationally

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The Cornelius Vermuyden School is a Academy converter secondary school in Canvey Island, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Cornelius Vermuyden School is an academy converter in Canvey Island, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CORNELIUS VERMUYDEN SCHOOL. The school has approximately 727 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2, placing the school #83 in Essex and #3,561 of 4,663 nationally. 16.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 42.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.2

Grade 5+ E&M

16.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.1%

Entering EBacc36.20%

EBacc APS2.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.90%

EBacc APS2.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS3.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.62

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 July 2025

Inspection Report

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10 December 2024

Inspection Report

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10 July 2024

Inspection Report

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31 October 2023

Inspection Report

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03 December 2019

Inspection Report

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27 November 2018

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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05 November 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-10-31

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2019-12-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-11-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-06-27

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

33.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

14.0%(102 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 727 pupils. During this period, there were 242 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 33.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	727	242	33.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	739	377	51.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	761	183	24.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	766	319	41.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	770	119	15.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	802	105	13.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	816	63	7.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	823	61	7.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	847	24	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	847	16	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	855	32	3.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	874	28	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	880	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	880	22	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	876	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	876	25	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	884	28	3.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	902	14	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	907	17	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	916	18	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	920	16	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	925	13	1.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	934	20	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	893	19	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	901	13	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	904	5	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

49.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

54.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree4%

agree21%

disagree39%

strongly disagree29%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree7%

agree34%

disagree27%

strongly disagree30%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree13%

agree22%

disagree21%

strongly disagree33%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree5%

agree19%

disagree38%

strongly disagree32%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree11%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know20%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree12%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree28%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree9%

agree29%

disagree33%

strongly disagree29%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree6%

agree56%

disagree15%

strongly disagree14%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree61%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree5%

agree26%

disagree31%

strongly disagree25%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes37%

no63%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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