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West Leigh Junior School

Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2JBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2871 of 13,686 nationally

About West Leigh Junior School

West Leigh Junior School in Southend-on-Sea is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 528 pupils on roll, which is 16 over its official capacity of 512, indicating that demand for places is strong. Just 6.6% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with many schools in the area. The school is non-denominational and mixed, so it draws from a broad cross-section of the community. Its popularity is reflected in the fact that it ranks 5th out of 25 primary schools in the Southend-on-Sea local authority, placing it in the top 20% locally. For context, there are only three primary schools in the entire LA rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and West Leigh is one of them.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRonald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2JB
HeadteacherMark Aggus
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Number of Pupils528
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity528 / 512 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCross CountryGymnasticsNetballCricketTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaFilm ClubChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: westleighjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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West Leigh Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.