Blenheim Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Way Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 4HX |
| Phone | 01702474684 |
| Reference Number | 143337 |
Blenheim Primary School has been rated as outstanding in its latest Ofsted inspection, reflecting exceptional performance across all domains including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, management, and early years provision. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils embody the ASPIRE values and demonstrate high levels of engagement and respect. Teachers are well-coordinated, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum, which has resulted in consistently high academic achievements. The inclusion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is highly effective, allowing them to fully participate in school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 651 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.07%
Girls: 45.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 2 | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| 3 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 4 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| 5 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
| 6 | 59 | 30 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Blenheim Primary School and Children's Centre | |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional educational quality across the curriculum.
- Strong sense of community and adherence to ASPIRE values.
- Highly inclusive environment for students with SEND.
- Outstanding support for disadvantaged pupils.
- High achievements in reading, mathematics, and other subjects.
- Effective early years provision promoting knowledge and skills.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS |
0.45 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3HS |
0.6 miles |
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT |
0.62 miles |
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Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW |
0.82 miles |
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West Leigh Infant School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
0.84 miles |
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West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
0.84 miles |
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
0.85 miles |
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
0.85 miles |
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Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ |
0.95 miles |
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Leigh North Street Primary School
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE |
0.95 miles |
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Saint Pierre School
16 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LE |
0.98 miles |
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St. Michael's School
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1.06 miles |
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Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
1.2 miles |
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Earls Hall Primary School
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0QN |
1.28 miles |
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Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG |
1.4 miles |
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The Westborough School
Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9BS |
1.73 miles |
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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
1.97 miles |
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AU |
1.98 miles |
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Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
121 - 127 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AH |
1.99 miles |
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY |
2.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
0.15 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
0.39 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
0.42 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
0.43 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
0.53 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
0.68 miles |
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Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
0.7 miles |
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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
1 miles |
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Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
1.23 miles |
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Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
1.23 miles |
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Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG |
1.47 miles |
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St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
2.07 miles |
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Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
2.16 miles |
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
2.39 miles |
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Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
2.52 miles |
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The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD |
2.77 miles |
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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
2.85 miles |
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Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU |
3.09 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
3.16 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
3.18 miles |