West Leigh Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leigh-on-Sea, East of England SS9 2JB · Southend-on-Sea
#13 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#94 of 15,697 nationally
About West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh Infant School is a local authority primary located in Leigh-on-Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 98.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 13th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 360; capacity filled 100%.
There are 16 schools in Leigh-on-Sea; West Leigh Infant School ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Leigh Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 360
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near West Leigh Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
West Leigh Junior School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
526 students · 0 m away
St. Michael's School
Leigh on Sea · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
184 students · 437 m away
Belfairs Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,558 students · 594 m away
Leigh North Street Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
612 students · 788 m away
Darlinghurst Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
547 students · 1.2 km away
Blenheim Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
650 students · 1.3 km away
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students · 1.5 km away
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students · 1.5 km away
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,309 students · 1.6 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
464 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
Roecroft Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
359 students
Cassiobury Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
Hillborough Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
Melbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
Willingham Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
364 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Leigh Infant School a good school?
West Leigh Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 98.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #13 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Leigh Infant School rank in East of England?
West Leigh Infant School ranks #13 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #94 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Leigh Infant School?
West Leigh Infant School had 360 students in 2025.
Is West Leigh Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Leigh Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near West Leigh Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Leigh Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.