West Leigh Junior School
West Leigh Junior School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 7–11, in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9, in the Southend-on-Sea council area. It has 526 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 April 2026): Report card: Strong standard in all 6 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in all 6 graded areas — inspected 21 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 84 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 22 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 131 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 526 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 6.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.63% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.52% | 2024/25 |
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