Belfairs Academy, Leigh-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
24.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
65
Total classes
17 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
1,558 pupils
1,440 capacity
118 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Leigh-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leigh-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - Southend-on-Sea
Places available
2,645
Applications
2,111
Got 1st preference
81.7%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Secondary admissions across Southend-on-Sea (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.60029%
Overall absence
24.1149%
Persistent absence
1,497
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Belfairs Academy
St. Michael's School
West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh Junior School
Fairways Primary School
Leigh North Street Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Darlinghurst Academy
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Hadleigh Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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