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West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.4 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
528
Capacity
512
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 84% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% of schools nationwide. The school's LocaleIQ score of 97.4 indicates a strong reputation, and parent satisfaction is likely high given these impressive results. However, while the percentage achieving the higher standard is 22%, further details on additional support or extracurricular offerings would provide a more comprehensive picture.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.54768, 0.64768 · SS9 2JB
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN142753
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westleighjunior.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Leigh Junior School rated by Ofsted?
West Leigh Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is West Leigh Junior School a good school?
West Leigh Junior School scores 97.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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