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West Leigh Junior School

Ofsted: OutstandingPrimary school in Southend on Sea (SS9 2JB). 528 pupils. Last OEIF inspection: November 2021.

Is West Leigh Junior School in Southend on Sea rated Outstanding by Ofsted?

West Leigh Junior School (Southend on Sea, SS9 2JB) is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with 528 pupils, following an inspection in November 2021. It is a primary school. Source: Ofsted management information (as at 31 May 2026, OGL v3.0). GeraLearn re-dates this monthly.

Source:Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information·As of 31 May 2026 · updated monthly · last refreshed

School profile

School nameWest Leigh Junior School
Ofsted gradeOutstanding (1/4)
Latest OEIF inspectionNovember 2021
PhasePrimary
School typeAcademy Converter
Local authoritySouthend on Sea
RegionEast of England
PostcodeSS9 2JB
Pupils528
Ofsted URN142753

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West Leigh Junior School — FAQ

What is West Leigh Junior School's Ofsted rating?
West Leigh Junior School is rated Outstanding (grade 1/4) by Ofsted, based on its inspection in November 2021. Ofsted's overall-effectiveness grades are: 1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Requires improvement, 4 = Inadequate. This rating comes from Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Where is West Leigh Junior School located?
West Leigh Junior School is a primary school located in Southend on Sea (postcode: SS9 2JB), in the East of England of England. Its Ofsted URN is 142753.
How can I see the full Ofsted inspection report for West Leigh Junior School?
The full published Ofsted inspection report for West Leigh Junior School is available on the official Ofsted website. GeraLearn links directly to the report — see the "View full Ofsted report" link on this page.
What are the GCSE or KS4 results for schools in Southend on Sea?
GeraLearn's GCSE results pages show DfE Key Stage 4 performance data for Southend on Sea, including Progress 8 score and percentage achieving grade 4+ in English and maths (2023/24 academic year). School-level KS4 results are available on the DfE Compare School Performance website.

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Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information, as at 31 May 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Ofsted URN: 142753. No figure is modelled or estimated by GeraLearn.