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Darlinghurst Academy

Academy converter · Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 3JS

Ages 3–11 · 547 pupils · Southend-on-Sea

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Ofsted

Improved significantly

KS2 expected (RWM)

82%

Overall absence

5.1%

Admissions demand

0.93 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-03-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)82%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.8%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
521

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.93 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

55

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

51

Total preferences (any rank)
153
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

547 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
547
Boys / girls
281 / 266
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
547 / 630 (87%)
Free school meals
23.6%
FSM pupils
129
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Legra Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Nicholls

Location

Address
Pavilion Drive
Postcode
SS9 3JS
Town
Leigh-on-Sea
County
Essex
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
District
Southend-on-Sea
Constituency
Southend West and Leigh
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 547 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.6%.

Open schools in Leigh-on-Sea
17
Primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea
12
Academies among open schools in Leigh-on-Sea
65% (11)
Open schools in SS9
18
Primary in SS9
12
Open schools in Southend-on-Sea LA
60
Primary in Southend-on-Sea LA
33

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Leigh-on-SeaNear SS9

  • Chalkwell Hall Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 3NL · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM10.7%
    • Demand1.03

    0.4 miles away

  • Chalkwell Hall Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 3NL · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM12.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Blenheim Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 4HX · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.2%
    • Demand1.06

    0.4 miles away

  • Leigh North Street Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 1QE · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 5–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.6%
    • Demand0.79

    0.6 miles away

  • West Leigh Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 2JB · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM3.1%
    • Demand1.37

    0.8 miles away

  • West Leigh Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Leigh-on-Sea · SS9 2JB · Southend-on-Sea

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM6.1%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Nicholls
Telephone
01702478379
Website
www.darlinghurst.uk/

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