West Leigh Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ronald Hill Grove Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 2JB |
| Reference Number | 114780 |
West Leigh Infant School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils exhibit pride in their school and engage positively with their learning and peers, supported by a calm and nurturing environment. The school demonstrates high expectations for pupils, which is reflected in their enthusiastic attitudes towards learning and participation in various after-school clubs. However, while the curriculum is generally effective, some areas require improvement, particularly with assessment practices in a few subjects, which are still being developed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 358 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.04%
Girls: 51.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 2 | 54 | 66 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have very positive attitudes towards learning.
- The early reading curriculum is highly effective.
- Pupils with special educational needs receive effective support.
- Staff use consistent behavior management strategies.
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in a few subjects are still in early development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
0 miles |
|
St. Michael's School
|
0.27 miles |
|
Leigh North Street Primary School
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE |
0.49 miles |
|
Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS |
0.76 miles |
|
Blenheim Primary School
School Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX |
0.84 miles |
|
Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW |
0.94 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3HS |
0.97 miles |
|
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
1.05 miles |
|
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
1.05 miles |
|
Saint Pierre School
16 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LE |
1.09 miles |
|
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT |
1.41 miles |
|
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
1.46 miles |
|
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
1.52 miles |
|
Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
1.66 miles |
|
Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ |
1.68 miles |
|
Earls Hall Primary School
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0QN |
1.96 miles |
|
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
2 miles |
|
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG |
2.13 miles |
|
The Westborough School
Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9BS |
2.18 miles |
|
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AU |
2.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
0.37 miles |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
0.85 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
0.92 miles |
|
The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
0.96 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
0.97 miles |
|
St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
1.09 miles |
|
The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
1.33 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
1.49 miles |
|
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
1.82 miles |
|
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
1.82 miles |
|
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG |
2.09 miles |
|
St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
2.3 miles |
|
The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
2.34 miles |
|
Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
2.36 miles |
|
The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
2.5 miles |
|
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
2.74 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
2.86 miles |
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Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
2.92 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
2.96 miles |
|
Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
3.11 miles |