West Leigh Infant School

A good community school school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Leigh Infant School.

Leigh-On-Sea, SS92JB Ofsted: Good Age 4-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ronald Hill Grove
Leigh-On-Sea, SS92JB
Phone
1702476610
Website
westleighinfants.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114780
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2JB
Website
www.westleighinfants.co.uk
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
357
Free School Meals
5.3% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.3 (12.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
89
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
357 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we aim high, work hard and have fun!"

Facilities

Infant school hall Playground Outdoor play equipment Indoor equipment Kitchen (catering)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School Club operates from 3.10pm to 5.30pm and provides a snack. The cost per session is £13.00 (3.10pm–5.30pm) or £8.00 (3.10pm–4.30pm). You can have a permanent or a flexible contract. The club has exclusive use of the Infant school hall and has access to the playground in fair weather, with outdoor play equipment and a wide range of indoor equipment and facilities.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to West Leigh are administered by Southend Local Education Authority; applications are not treated on a 'first come first served' basis. Refer to the Primary Admissions Booklet 2026 for full information; Admissions timetable indicates Offer day on 16 April 2026.

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