Blenheim Primary School vs West Leigh Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blenheim Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
650 students
West Leigh Infant School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
360 students
| Measure | Blenheim Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | West Leigh Infant School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #707 of 1,872 | #13 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5854 of 15,697 | #94 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 650 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh-on-Sea | Leigh-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.blenheimprimary.co.uk | www.westleighinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Leigh Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.2 vs 59.9).
- •Blenheim Primary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 360.
- •Blenheim Primary School is a academy school while West Leigh Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blenheim Primary School better than West Leigh Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), West Leigh Infant School ranks higher (98.2 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blenheim Primary School and West Leigh Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blenheim Primary School: 650. West Leigh Infant School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blenheim Primary School and West Leigh Infant School rank in East of England?
Blenheim Primary School is 707th of 1,872 and West Leigh Infant School is 13th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).