Fairways Primary School vs West Leigh Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
West Leigh Junior School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
526 students
| Measure | Fairways Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | West Leigh Junior School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,872 | #68 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6268 of 15,697 | #481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 407 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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.fairways.southend.sch.uk | www.westleighjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Leigh Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 58.0).
- •West Leigh Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 70%).
- •West Leigh Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •West Leigh Junior School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 407.
- •Fairways Primary School is a local authority school while West Leigh Junior School is a academy 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 Fairways Primary School better than West Leigh Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), West Leigh Junior School ranks higher (93.2 vs 58.0 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 Fairways Primary School and West Leigh Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairways Primary School: 407. West Leigh Junior School: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairways Primary School and West Leigh Junior School rank in East of England?
Fairways Primary School is 751st of 1,872 and West Leigh Junior School is 68th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).