Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bilton Road Hadleigh Benfleet Essex SS7 2HQ |
| Reference Number | 137027 |
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School has continued to uphold the positive standards established in its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy a supportive and welcoming environment where effective teaching strategies help them build key knowledge and skills. The school prioritizes reading and has implemented an engaging curriculum that is ambitious and well-structured, effectively preparing young learners for future educational stages. However, there are areas for improvement in how teachers assess student understanding across different subjects, particularly in using this information to enhance future learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.38%
Girls: 51.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 47 | 90 |
| 2 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School | |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and display positive behavior
- High expectations from teachers result in good pupil achievement
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum fostering independent learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Strong focus on developing vocabulary and reading skills
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a secure environment
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment to inform future learning in some subjects
- Some trustees lack a clear understanding of school strengths and areas needing improvement
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 16 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
0.13 miles |
|
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
0.57 miles |
|
St. Michael's School
|
1.22 miles |
|
Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW |
1.29 miles |
|
West Leigh Infant School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
1.46 miles |
|
West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
1.46 miles |
|
Wyburns Primary School
Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE |
1.57 miles |
|
Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
1.68 miles |
|
Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
1.85 miles |
|
Leigh North Street Primary School
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE |
1.92 miles |
|
Blenheim Primary School
School Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX |
1.97 miles |
|
Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
2.04 miles |
|
Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA |
2.06 miles |
|
Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS |
2.14 miles |
|
Winter Gardens Academy
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
2.2 miles |
|
Rayleigh Primary School
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD |
2.21 miles |
|
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
2.22 miles |
|
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT |
2.26 miles |
|
Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ |
2.33 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX |
2.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
0.9 miles |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
1.1 miles |
|
The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
1.17 miles |
|
Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
1.46 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
1.5 miles |
|
The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
2.01 miles |
|
The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
2.22 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
2.25 miles |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
2.29 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
2.3 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
2.36 miles |
|
St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
2.36 miles |
|
Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
2.47 miles |
|
The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
2.5 miles |
|
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
2.76 miles |
|
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
2.78 miles |
|
The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
2.94 miles |
|
Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HN |
3 miles |
|
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
3.17 miles |
|
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
3.17 miles |