West Leigh Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leigh-on-Sea, East of England SS9 2JB · Southend-on-Sea
#68 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#481 of 15,697 nationally
About West Leigh Junior School
West Leigh Junior School is a academy primary located in Leigh-on-Sea, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 526 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 93.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 68th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (93th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 526; capacity filled 99.6%.
There are 16 schools in Leigh-on-Sea; West Leigh Junior School ranks 2nd 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%)84%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- 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%)6.1%
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 Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 526
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 84%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Leigh Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
West Leigh Infant School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
360 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
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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530 students
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
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520 students
Martins Wood Primary School
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532 students
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students
Bournemouth Park Academy
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
534 students
Barnes Farm Primary School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
539 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Leigh Junior School a good school?
West Leigh Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 93.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #68 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 Junior School rank in East of England?
West Leigh Junior School ranks #68 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #481 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Leigh Junior School?
West Leigh Junior School had 526 students in 2025.
Is West Leigh Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Leigh Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Leigh Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Leigh Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.