Blenheim Primary School is a primary school in Leigh-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blenheim Primary School currently has around 651 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Way, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4HX |
| Website: | www.blenheimprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01702474684 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Southend-on-Sea |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amanda Wiley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143337 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 657 |
| Number of Pupils: | 651 |
| Number of Boys: | 352 |
| Number of Girls: | 299 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.00% | 501 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 33 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 24 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 14 |
| African | 1.50% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School and Children's Centre School Way , SS9 4HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Primary and Nursery School Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | - not rated | 681 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | - not rated | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | - not rated | 267 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.