How many pupils does Leigh Beck Junior School have?

Leigh Beck Junior School has 325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Beck Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Beck Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022).

How does Leigh Beck Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Leigh Beck Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leigh Beck Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Beck Junior School is part of LION ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Leigh Beck Junior School?

Leigh Beck Junior School is located at Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD.

Leigh Beck Junior School

Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD

Good

Inspected 12 January 2022

Good

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

325

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Leigh Beck Junior School

Leigh Beck Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Canvey Island, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 325 pupils on roll. It is part of LION ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 325 / 360 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27.6%

Free school meals

2.2%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

14.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

11.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

25.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

5.02

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,469

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,970 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,351

Spend per pupil

£5,628

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
Phone: 01268683037
Head Teacher: Aaron Wright
Website: https://www.leighbeckjuniorschool.net

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Beck Junior School?: Leigh Beck Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Canvey Island, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Leigh Beck Junior School have?: Leigh Beck Junior School has 325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Beck Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Leigh Beck Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022).
How does Leigh Beck Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Leigh Beck Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leigh Beck Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leigh Beck Junior School is part of LION ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Leigh Beck Junior School?: Leigh Beck Junior School is located at Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD.

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