Leigh North Street Primary School vs West Leigh Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 788 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh North Street Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
612 students
West Leigh Junior School
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
526 students
| Measure | Leigh North Street Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | West Leigh Junior School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1137 of 1,872 | #68 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9395 of 15,697 | #481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 612 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 612 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.leighnorthstreetprimaryschool.co.uk | www.westleighjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Leigh Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 43.5).
- •West Leigh Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 57%).
- •West Leigh Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 5%).
- •Leigh North Street Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 526.
- •Leigh North Street 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 Leigh North Street Primary School better than West Leigh Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), West Leigh Junior School ranks higher (93.2 vs 43.5 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 Leigh North Street Primary School and West Leigh Junior School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh North Street Primary School: 612. West Leigh Junior School: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh North Street Primary School and West Leigh Junior School rank in East of England?
Leigh North Street Primary School is 1137th 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).