Darlinghurst Academy

About Darlinghurst Academy

Darlinghurst Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 550 pupils on roll. It is part of LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Southend-on-Sea →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

550 / 630 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JS

Phone

01702478379

Chief Executive Officer

Emma Nicholls

Website

www.darlinghurst.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Darlinghurst Academy?

Darlinghurst Academy is an academy converter in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Darlinghurst Academy have?

Darlinghurst Academy has 550 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Darlinghurst Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Darlinghurst Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Darlinghurst Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Darlinghurst Academy is part of LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Darlinghurst Academy?

Darlinghurst Academy is located at Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JS.