The Eastwood 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
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2018 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
139 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
43
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
1,154 pupils
970 capacity
184 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(6)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
6.29588%
Overall absence
15.82115%
Persistent absence
1,163
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
The Eastwood Academy
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Heycroft Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Edwards Hall Primary School
Darlinghurst Academy
Fairways Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Earls Hall Primary School
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
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