Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
URN: 137027 • Benfleet SS7 2HQ
Overview
- Name
- Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 137027
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HADLEIGH INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL (ACADEMY)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Fynn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702557979
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bilton Road, Benfleet SS7 2HQ
Summary
      Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is a mixed primary academy located in Benfleet, Essex, with a current enrolment of 308 pupils and a capacity of 348. The school operates as a three-form entry institution, prioritising the best interests of children in its educational approach. Headed by Lucy Fynn since January 2023, the school fosters a supportive environment that encourages children to engage actively in their learning and develop a Growth Mindset.
The curriculum at Hadleigh Infants is designed to be engaging and relevant, incorporating a variety of subjects such as Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities like trips and sports competitions. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, employing a Wellbeing Practitioner to help students develop positive attitudes and emotional regulation skills.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with initiatives that encourage students to support local charities and participate in community events. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, ensuring a collaborative approach to their children's education.
      The curriculum at Hadleigh Infants is designed to be engaging and relevant, incorporating a variety of subjects such as Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities like trips and sports competitions. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, employing a Wellbeing Practitioner to help students develop positive attitudes and emotional regulation skills.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with initiatives that encourage students to support local charities and participate in community events. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, ensuring a collaborative approach to their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kents Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Kingston School (70.2)
- The Robert Drake Primary School (70.2)
- Westwood Academy (68.9)
- South Benfleet Primary School (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HADLEIGH INFANTS AND NURSERY SCHOOL (ACADEMY)
- Capacity
- 348
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 149
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 149 | 159 | 348 | 9.10 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 313 | 165 | 148 | 348 | 13.10 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 323 | 172 | 151 | 348 | 12.70 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 323 | 172 | 151 | 348 | 12.70 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 307 | 165 | 142 | 348 | 14.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 308 | 171 | 137 | 348 | 10.70 | 
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