SchoolScoresThe Cornelius Vermuyden School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QS
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 31 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Essex comparisons use the 16 of its 82 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 66 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 19% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 22% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 85% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 28% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 79% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 60% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 47% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 20% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 73% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 46% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 60% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 19% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 83% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Essex figures pool parents at the Essex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
149 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 140308), before it changed to its current form.
17% — 26 points below the Essex average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 32.2 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
163 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 140308), before it changed to its current form.
90% — 2 points below the Essex average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 9% | 37% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 72% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 74 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 64 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 159 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.0% | 22.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 9.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 74th lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 77th lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.9% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 81st lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 118.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 81st lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.8% | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 60th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 71st highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Essex. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 13.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Castle View School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King John School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Benfleet 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Cornelius Vermuyden School's Ofsted rating?
The Cornelius Vermuyden School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2023.
How did The Cornelius Vermuyden School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 17% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 29 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Cornelius Vermuyden School?
63% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Cornelius Vermuyden School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Cornelius Vermuyden School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put The Cornelius Vermuyden School as their first choice for 74 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 64 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152376.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.