St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Burnham Road, Southminster, CM0 7ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Southminster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 375th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 April 2024
Southminster is a happy and nurturing place to learn. Pupils enjoy coming to school. From the Reception Year, children learn how to make friends. They take turns and share with their peers. Older pupils enjoy being role models through responsibilities such as being play leaders and prefects. Some pupils have experienced a disrupted curriculum due to poor teaching in the past. This is no longer the case. Pupils learn a varied curriculum that helps them to build on what they already know. Where they have gaps in their learning, staff help pupils to catch up quickly. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get effective support. Pupils know reading is important. They develop a love of reading that begins in the early years. Pupils behave well in lessons. They listen carefully to instructions and take ownership of their behaviour choices. Pupils know that adults are in the school to help them. Pupils share their worries and concerns. They feel safe in school. Pupils attend clubs and trips, but these are limited. Pupils would benefit from more opportunities to develop their talents and interests with a wider range of activities and experiences.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, prior learning is not always recapped. This means that some pupils struggle to recall what they have learned. The school needs to strengthen retrieval practice to check that prior learning has been retained, to ensure pupils know and remember more over time.
- In some subjects, staff do not always closely follow the plans that leaders have set out. This means that some pupils are not learning what is intended and develop gaps in key knowledge. The school needs to provide staff with the relevant information to teach the curriculum effectively and carry out checks to ensure it is being taught the way it has been designed.
- Opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests are limited. The school needs to ensure that there is a wider offer for pupils to ensure that they are accessing experiences beyond the academic offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
258 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Maylandsea Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Christchurch Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Wendy Woods
- Phone
- 01621772732
- Address
- Burnham Road, Southminster, CM0 7ES
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 140180
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.