West Leigh Junior School

URN: 142753 • Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2JB

Overview

Name
West Leigh Junior School
URN
142753
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Aggus (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01702478593
Website
Visit
Address
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2JB

Summary

West Leigh Junior School, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 528 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 512. The school is part of the Portico Academy Trust, which emphasizes the importance of providing every child with a high-quality education, regardless of their background. The school's vision is to empower students with essential skills and a positive mindset to navigate a changing world, while fostering empathy, integrity, and responsibility.

The curriculum at West Leigh Junior School is designed to engage students in a rich and relevant learning experience tailored to their individual needs. The school promotes a culture of high aspiration and aims to narrow gaps in attainment, ensuring all pupils can achieve their full potential. With a dedicated and experienced staff, the school prioritizes professional development and a supportive environment for both students and educators.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between parents and staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing. West Leigh Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in its care, creating a safe and nurturing environment for learning.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
512
Pupils
528
Boys
272
Girls
256
FSM %
6.60
Open date
2016-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 528 272 256 512 6.60
2024-09-11 524 270 254 512 5.50
2023-09-11 514 254 260 512 6.60
2022-09-11 514 254 260 512 6.60
2021-09-11 517 265 252 512 5.80
2020-09-11 528 263 265 512 5.30

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