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
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2
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1
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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
Leigh vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 61%
Across all ranked Leigh schools
Primary schools: 15 schools (state + independent)
top 61% of 14,978
top 61% of 14,978
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Leigh
Top 2 Secondary Schools
2026
Leigh
Local directory
School profiles in Leigh
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