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West Leigh Infant School

Goodgraded 04/07/2024Ages 4–7358 pupilsDoes not apply
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2JB
Southend-on-Sea

West Leigh Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Leigh-on-Sea, within the Southend-on-Sea local authority. The school has around 358 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/07/2024, West Leigh Infant School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea can view West Leigh Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 2JB), West Leigh Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals3.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Leigh-on-Sea
All schools in Leigh-on-Sea →
West Leigh Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 miSt. Michael's School0.3 miBelfairs AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.4 miLeigh North Street Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miFairways Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miBlenheim Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi
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