Leigh-on-Sea primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 23% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. Darlinghurst Academy, West Leigh Junior School, and Leigh North Street Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 13 schools serving Leigh-on-Sea, families in West Leigh, Belfairs, Chalkwell, and Old Leigh benefit from this Thames Estuary coastal town's strong community character and excellent commuter links to London. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Chalkwell Hall Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | Edwards Hall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Darlinghurst Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Fairways Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Eastwood Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #10 | Heycroft Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 3.1/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Blenheim Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Leigh North Street Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Saint Pierre School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | West Leigh Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | West Leigh Infant School, Leigh-on-Sea | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
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