Question 1

What schools serve Leigh-on-Sea?

Accepted Answer

There are 17 schools in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea — including Chalkwell Hall Infant School, Leigh North Street Primary School, West Leigh Infant School, Fairways Primary School, Saint Pierre School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Leigh-on-Sea?

Accepted Answer

Leigh-on-Sea has 12 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Leigh-on-Sea?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Leigh-on-Sea, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Leigh-on-Sea schools are set by Southend-on-Sea and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Southend-on-Sea admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Leigh-on-Sea?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Leigh-on-Sea are set by Southend-on-Sea as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Leigh-on-Sea

Primary Schools in Leigh-on-Sea (12)

Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Leigh North Street Primary School

West Leigh Infant School

Fairways Primary School

Darlinghurst Academy

West Leigh Junior School

Blenheim Primary School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Edwards Hall Primary School

Heycroft Primary School

Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Secondary Schools in Leigh-on-Sea (2)

The Eastwood Academy

Belfairs Academy

Other Schools in Leigh-on-Sea (3)

Saint Pierre School

Estuary High School

The St Christopher School