The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 325
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Stephanie Crump
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Primary · Very close
Continuum School - Canvey Island
Independent · 699m away
Lubbins Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle View School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Athena School
Independent · 2.0km away
William Read Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Beck Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Beck Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Beck Junior School?
Leigh Beck Junior School currently has 325 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Beck Junior School take?
Leigh Beck Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Beck Junior School?
Leigh Beck Junior School is in Canvey Island, SS8 7TD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Beck Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Beck Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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