Schools in Leigh-On-Sea
Leigh-On-Sea has 15 schools: 12 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 80% of the 15 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Eastwood Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Edwards Hall Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (88% in 2025).
- 17 schools
- 3 secondary
- 12 primary
Secondary Schools in Leigh-On-Sea
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Eastwood Academy | Outstanding | 51.2 (2026) | +0.44 (2024) | 1,154 |
| 2 | Belfairs Academy | Needs attention | 45.9 (2026) | -0.31 (2024) | 1,558 |
| 3 | The St Christopher School | Good | – | – | 270 |
Primary Schools in Leigh-On-Sea
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwards Hall Primary School | Good | 88% (2025) | 411 |
| 2 | West Leigh Junior School | Strong standard | 84% (2025) | 526 |
| 3 | Fairways Primary School | Good | 70% (2025) | 407 |
| 4 | Darlinghurst Academy | Good | 68% (2025) | 547 |
| 5 | Blenheim Primary School | Outstanding | 65% (2025) | 650 |
| 6 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Good | 59% (2025) | 464 |
| 7 | Leigh North Street Primary School | Expected standard | 57% (2025) | 612 |
| 8 | Heycroft Primary School | Expected standard | 43% (2025) | 349 |
| 9 | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Good | – | 321 |
| 10 | Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Good | – | 450 |
| 11 | Eastwood Primary School & Nursery | Good | – | 469 |
| 12 | West Leigh Infant School | Good | – | 360 |