West Leigh Infant School
URN: 114780 • Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2JB
Overview
- Name
- West Leigh Infant School
- URN
- 114780
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Froydenlund (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702476610
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2JB
Summary
West Leigh Infant School is a community primary school located in Leigh-on-Sea, serving a mixed-gender student body of 358 pupils. With a capacity of 360, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school has a strong commitment to fostering creativity and positive relationships, encouraging students to become confident and considerate individuals.
The curriculum at West Leigh Infant School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school also prioritizes personal development, British values, and emotional well-being, with various extra-curricular clubs and initiatives to support student growth. Parents are invited to engage in their child's education, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
Headed by Miss Sarah Froydenlund, the school has been an integral part of the West Leigh community for over a century. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto: "Together we aim high, work hard, and have fun!" This reflects the school's dedication to continuous improvement and the holistic development of every child.
The curriculum at West Leigh Infant School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school also prioritizes personal development, British values, and emotional well-being, with various extra-curricular clubs and initiatives to support student growth. Parents are invited to engage in their child's education, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
Headed by Miss Sarah Froydenlund, the school has been an integral part of the West Leigh community for over a century. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto: "Together we aim high, work hard, and have fun!" This reflects the school's dedication to continuous improvement and the holistic development of every child.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blenheim Primary School (71.0)
- West Leigh Junior School (70.2)
- West Leigh Junior School (69.9)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (65.6)
- Leigh North Street Primary School (65.6)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 358
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 186
- FSM %
- 3.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 358 | 172 | 186 | 360 | 3.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 180 | 177 | 360 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 357 | 191 | 166 | 360 | 4.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 357 | 191 | 166 | 360 | 4.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 359 | 184 | 175 | 360 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 360 | 189 | 171 | 360 | 3.10 |
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