Schools in Leigh

On the Essex coast where the Thames estuary widens toward the North Sea, Leigh-on-Sea is a mid-sized seaside town with a population of around 23,000 people.

The railway station connects Leigh-on-Sea to Fenchurch Street, central London's eastern terminus, in approximately 50 minutes. Westleigh is among the most sought-after neighbourhoods for primary school catchments, whilst Gilded Hollins forms the heart of the town's school-competitive residential belt. Higher Folds extends the family-focused character northward. The old seafront, with its fishing heritage and Victorian charm, remains a distinctive feature that sets Leigh apart from its larger neighbour Southend.

  • 15

    Primary

    schools

  • 2

    Secondary

    schools

  • 1

    Special

    schools

of which12faith18 total

Area Performance

Leigh schools rank in the top 61% of England

Across 15 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.24/10, -0.11 vs England.

Find My School Inspection Band

6% Elite

Distribution across all Leigh schools

EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping

Leigh vs England distribution

National Rank

Top 61%

Across all ranked Leigh schools

Top 61%Primaryavg #9,188 of 14,978

Local directory

School profiles in Leigh

Browse 17 local profile links across primary schools and secondary schools. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.

Primary schools

15 local matches

Rankings

Secondary schools

2 local matches

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