There are 12 schools in Leigh-on-Sea (excluding independent schools), including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Leigh-on-Sea has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Leigh-on-Sea under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Leigh-on-Sea
| Total Schools | 12 |
| Total Pupils | 7,528 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.28 |
| Median Free School Meals | 13% |
The median school in Leigh-on-Sea has 13% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 61st lowest figure in Essex. This represents about 960 pupils, or approximately 1 in 8 of Leigh-on-Sea's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Leigh-on-Sea is 19.28 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 23rd highest ratio in Essex, and the 854th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
Primaries
9
22% Outstanding • 78% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Leigh-on-Sea's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 78% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and high - about 33% and 33% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 22% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Leigh-on-Sea's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 657 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 330 |
Good |
Good |
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| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Darlinghurst Academy | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Fairways Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Leigh North Street Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 479 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| West Leigh Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 360 |
Good |
High |
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| West Leigh Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 512 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
Most of Leigh-on-Sea's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very high - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Leigh-on-Sea's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,440 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Westcliff High School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,224 |
Very high |
High |