Leigh North Street Primary School
99%
Capacity
622
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Leigh North Street Primary School
Leigh North Street Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southend-on-Sea community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 622 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Leigh North Street Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Hautler, it falls under Southend-on-Sea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2388th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 25 in Southend-on-Sea.
Leigh North Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 237 applications for 90 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 92 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leigh North Street Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southend-on-Sea, Leigh North Street Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 1QE |
| Headteacher | Anthony Hautler |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Number of Pupils | 622 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 622 / 630 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2388th of 13,686
Nationally
234th of 1,612
In East of England
4th of 25
In Southend-on-Sea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
237
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
92 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, SS9 1QE
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, SS9 1QE
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