Belfairs Academy
URN: 138174 • Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3TG
Overview
- Name
- Belfairs Academy
- URN
- 138174
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Beverley Williams (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01702509000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3TG
Summary
Belfairs Academy, located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,606 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,440. As part of the Legra Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in education, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted report, which commended the positive attitudes and exemplary conduct of its pupils.
The academy aims to support students from Year 7 to Year 13 by nurturing individual talents and encouraging a strong commitment to learning. With a focus on character development, Belfairs Academy strives to provide a safe and engaging environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The dedicated teaching staff and operational team work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Belfairs Academy also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and invites parents to engage with the school through visits and events. The school promotes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and develop leadership skills for the future.
The academy aims to support students from Year 7 to Year 13 by nurturing individual talents and encouraging a strong commitment to learning. With a focus on character development, Belfairs Academy strives to provide a safe and engaging environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The dedicated teaching staff and operational team work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Belfairs Academy also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and invites parents to engage with the school through visits and events. The school promotes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and develop leadership skills for the future.
Useful links
- Academy Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Academy Policies & Statutory Information (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Eastwood Academy (67.8)
- Belfairs High School (45.2)
- The Eastwood School (11-18) (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1440
- Pupils
- 1606
- Boys
- 791
- Girls
- 815
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1606 | 791 | 815 | 1440 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1632 | 806 | 826 | 1440 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1587 | 769 | 818 | 1440 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1587 | 769 | 818 | 1440 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1497 | 736 | 761 | 1440 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1404 | 696 | 708 | 1440 | 9.30 |
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