West Leigh Junior School

About West Leigh Junior School

West Leigh Junior School is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 528 pupils on roll. It is part of PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

528 / 528 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2JB

Phone

01702478593

Headteacher

Mark Aggus

Website

www.westleighjunior.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Leigh Junior School?

West Leigh Junior School is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does West Leigh Junior School have?

West Leigh Junior School has 528 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Leigh Junior School's Ofsted rating?

West Leigh Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).

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

84% of pupils at West Leigh Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is West Leigh Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Leigh Junior School is part of PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is West Leigh Junior School?

West Leigh Junior School is located at Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2JB.