Which is the best primary school in Leigh-on-Sea?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Edwards Hall Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Leigh-on-Sea ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Leigh-on-Sea?

8 primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Edwards Hall Primary School
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16%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
West Leigh Junior School
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22%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
3
Fairways Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
4
Darlinghurst Academy
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10%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
5
Blenheim Primary School
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13%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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8%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
7
Leigh North Street Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
8
Heycroft Primary School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

43%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Leigh-on-Sea?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Edwards Hall Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Leigh-on-Sea ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Leigh-on-Sea?: 8 primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.