West Leigh Junior School Catchment Area
West Leigh Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 528 pupils, and a capacity of 512 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
528
Pupils
512
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2021
West Leigh Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Leigh Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southend-on-Sea catchment area documents →West Leigh Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2JB
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142753
Other Primary Schools in Leigh-on-Sea
If West Leigh Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Chalkwell Hall Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 3NL
Leigh North Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 1QE
West Leigh Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 2JB
Fairways Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SS9 4QW
Darlinghurst Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS9 3JS
Blenheim Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SS9 4HX
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Leigh Junior School
Is West Leigh Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — West Leigh Junior School currently has 528 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 512 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Leigh Junior School? ▾
Admission to West Leigh Junior School is managed by Southend-on-Sea. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Leigh Junior School cover? ▾
West Leigh Junior School is a primary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Leigh Junior School? ▾
West Leigh Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.