Belfairs Academy

About Belfairs Academy

Belfairs Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,606 pupils on roll. It is part of LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 (2025/26). 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,606 / 1,440 (112%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3TG

Phone

01702509000

Principal

Beverley Williams

Website

http://www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Belfairs Academy?

Belfairs Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Belfairs Academy have?

Belfairs Academy has 1,606 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Belfairs Academy's Ofsted rating?

Belfairs Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Belfairs Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Belfairs Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 in 2025/26.

Is Belfairs Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Belfairs Academy is part of LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Belfairs Academy?

Belfairs Academy is located at Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3TG.