Darlinghurst Academy
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3JS · Southend-on-Sea · primary school
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10th of 27 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 2,933 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Darlinghurst Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 547 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for pupils to join after the main lesson ends?
What Ofsted said about Darlinghurst Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Darlinghurst Academy’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection to formally assess these developments.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well planned and highly ambitious,” with learning “sequenced effectively” so pupils learn “the right things at the right time.”
- Staff teach “consistently well” using “familiar resources, vocabulary and routines,” allowing pupils to focus and make “strong progress.”
- Phonics is taught “very effectively,” ensuring pupils become “confident, independent readers” who meet “very high expectations.”
- Pupils behave “very well” and have “extremely positive relationships” with staff, creating a “calm place to learn.”
- The school prioritises personal development, helping pupils become “reflective, active citizens” who are “well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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