The school was based in the town centre and opened in 1957 due to the increase of population on Canvey Island.

[3] It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007 and received media Arts College status.

The school closed in 2011 due to a reduction in pupil numbers on Canvey Island,[4] which caused great concern amongst parents.

[8] In 2003 OFSTED reported the school as poor and to be put into special measures.

This was challenged by the head teacher, Wendy Misson, and the HMI inspection team reversed the decision to requires improvement on their visit.