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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Blenheim Primary School (71.0)
- West Leigh Junior School (70.2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (65.6)
- Leigh North Street Primary School (65.6)
- Chalkwell Hall Infant School (62.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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