Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Point Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7TD |
| Reference Number | 141326 |
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy continues to maintain a 'good' overall grade following its ungraded inspection. The evidence suggests that with its high levels of teaching effectiveness and pupil engagement, it might achieve an outstanding grade in its next inspection. The school is well-managed within the Northwick Park Trust, and emphasizes the importance of attendance, particularly building on improvements made in recent months. Notably, pupils at the school make excellent progress, showcasing strong skills in reading, behavior, and collaborative support for one another.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 295 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.47%
Girls: 51.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 44 | 83 |
| 2 | 41 | 24 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress and achieve very well.
- Teaching of early reading is consistent and effective.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well to achieve strong outcomes.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils demonstrating support for each other.
- The curriculum is well-planned and engaging for pupils.
- High focus on vocabulary and speaking takes place in the classroom.
- Pupils participate actively in enriching experiences and clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Regular attendance remains a key priority for improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Leigh Beck Junior School
Point Road, 43 Brindwood Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
0 miles |
|
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
May Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HF |
0.66 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Vaagen Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9DP |
1.14 miles |
|
William Read Primary Academy
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JE |
1.48 miles |
|
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
1.58 miles |
|
Winter Gardens Academy
Hilton Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA |
1.6 miles |
|
Canvey Junior School
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG |
1.79 miles |
|
Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery
Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JG |
1.79 miles |
|
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy
Third Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9SU |
2.08 miles |
|
St. Michael's School
|
2.39 miles |
|
Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
2.47 miles |
|
Leigh North Street Primary School
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE |
2.55 miles |
|
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
2.56 miles |
|
West Leigh Infant School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
2.57 miles |
|
West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
2.57 miles |
|
Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
2.92 miles |
|
Saint Pierre School
16 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LE |
3.14 miles |
|
Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS |
3.17 miles |
|
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
3.21 miles |
|
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
3.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
0.82 miles |
|
Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HN |
1.23 miles |
|
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
1.99 miles |
|
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
1 Vikings Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0PB |
2.33 miles |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
2.55 miles |
|
The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
2.8 miles |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
3.1 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
3.37 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
3.37 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
3.4 miles |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
3.53 miles |
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The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
3.55 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
3.56 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
3.66 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
3.9 miles |
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Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
3.91 miles |
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St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
3.92 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
4.05 miles |
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Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
4.08 miles |
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Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
4.08 miles |