The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 550
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Nicholls (Chief Executive Officer)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarlinghurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Westcliff High School for Girls
Secondary · 314m away
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · 369m away
St Thomas More High School
Secondary · 619m away
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Primary · 672m away
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Primary · 672m away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Saint Pierre School
Independent · 867m away
Questions parents ask
Is Darlinghurst Academy a selective school?
No. Darlinghurst Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Darlinghurst Academy's Ofsted rating?
Darlinghurst Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darlinghurst Academy?
Darlinghurst Academy currently has 550 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darlinghurst Academy take?
Darlinghurst Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darlinghurst Academy?
Darlinghurst Academy is in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3JS, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darlinghurst Academy have a sixth form?
No, Darlinghurst Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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