Welcome to Cornelius Vermuyden
Cornelius Vermuyden School is proud to be working with the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT), a partnership that has strengthened our school’s vision and commitment to excellence. Since SEEAT assumed leadership in April 2024, we have made rapid progress in improving behaviour, curriculum, and student support, ensuring that every young person thrives in a safe and ambitious learning environment.
Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Desi McKeown, our school has undergone significant transformation. Our curriculum has been redesigned to be challenging, inclusive, and engaging, ensuring students develop the knowledge and skills they need for success. Our approach to behaviour and safeguarding has been strengthened, creating a school culture that is calm, respectful, and focused on learning.
Our vision is to create an inclusive and empowering educational environment where every student is prepared for the future, encapsualted in 'We are CorneliUS'.
As part of SEEAT, we benefit from the collective expertise of a trust dedicated to raising standards and providing the best educational experience for all students. We are committed to building on our progress and continuing to develop a school that our students, families, and community can be proud of.
We invite you to explore our website and see the exciting journey of Cornelius Vermuyden School as we strive for excellence together.

Curriculum
Our curriculum is a reflection of our ethos and values, and is instrumental in the fulfilment of our vision. It addresses the needs of our students and our community while promoting a love of learning and personal growth. We are committed to fostering creativity, ensuring that our students are open-minded and responsible. We empower learners, emphasising inclusivity in every aspect of their education.
Our creative and relevant curriculum inspires and motivates all students to develop as individuals and achieve academic excellence. We support our students, equipping them with the skills and attributes they need to become confident, determined, and respectful young adults. Our aim is to nurture exciting and ambitious aspirations for their futures.
At Cornelius Vermuyden, our curriculum is more than a pathway to academic success; it is a journey of personal development and lifelong learning.
Curriculum-Gallery (ID 1038)
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Art and Design
Art and Design
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Child Development
Child Development
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Computer Science
Computer Science
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology
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Drama
Drama
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English
English
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French
French
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Geography
Geography
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Hair & Beauty
Hair & Beauty
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Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
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Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care
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History
History
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Hospitality & Catering
Hospitality & Catering
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ICT
ICT
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Mathematics
Mathematics
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Media Studies
Media Studies
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Music
Music
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PE
PE
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PE (GCSE)
PE (GCSE)
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Photography
Photography
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Reading
Reading
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Religious Education
Religious Education
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RHSE
RHSE
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Science
Science
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Spanish
Spanish
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Tutorial
Tutorial