Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Point Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy is a primary school in Canvey Island for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2018, report published 23 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 March 2024
Pupils make excellent progress in their time at the school. As a result of high expectations and highly effective teaching, many pupils achieve very well by the time they leave. Pupils enjoy their learning. They talk with excitement about their topics and are knowledgeable about key information learned. Pupils quickly learn to read because of the clear and targeted phonics teaching. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to make strong progress and achieve exceptionally well. This is a happy school. Pupils learn clear routines and expectations right from the start. Consequently, behaviour is excellent. Pupils support each other at playtimes by being 'well-being warriors'. They have lots of opportunities to practise early democracy by voting in class, for example what book to read next, and for roles such as the school council. Pupils have many experiences that enhance their education further. Pupils talked with awe about their recent 'space dome' experience. They enjoy the many trips, including regularly competing against other schools in sports. There are a wide range of interesting clubs, including those for art, sports, and creative writing.
Pupil numbers and mix
342 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Beck Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| William Read Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTHWICK PARK TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Emma Lane
- Phone
- 01268682322
- Address
- Point Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7TD
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 141326
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.