Leigh Beck Junior School
Canvey Island, SS8 7TD · Essex · primary school
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201st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,515 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh Beck Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities compared to previous inspections? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Beck Junior School
Overview
Leigh Beck Junior School delivers an education that meets the expected standard across all inspected areas. The report highlights that pupils are "well prepared for their next stages of education" and benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and strong pastoral support. While the school maintains high standards in achievement, behaviour, and inclusion, leaders are directed to ensure greater consistency in teaching practices and specific aspects of literacy instruction.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities making strong progress.
- Attendance and behaviour are consistently in line with national averages, with classrooms typically "free from disruption" and bullying not commonplace.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using education, health and care plans to guide adaptations.
- The school offers a "broad and interesting enrichment offer," including clubs and visits, which pupils enjoy and which supports their wider development.
- Staff receive "regular and purposeful" training, and leaders have established clear systems to monitor the quality of education and target improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure staff have a secure understanding of how to support pupils who need to improve their handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Leaders should ensure highly effective teaching is embedded across subjects and year groups, addressing instances where adaptations are less precise.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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