Schools in LEIGH-on-SEA
17 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Eastwood Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (12)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| West Leigh Junior School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fairways Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leigh North Street Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| West Leigh Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Heycroft Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Darlinghurst Academy Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Edwards Hall Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St Christopher School Academy special converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Estuary High School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 13–18 | — |
| Saint Pierre School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.