What did School Atlas judge Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Belfairs Academy?

Belfairs Academy has 1,558 pupils on roll.

What ages does Belfairs Academy take?

Belfairs Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Belfairs Academy located?

Belfairs Academy is located in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG, Southend-on-Sea.

How do I apply to Belfairs Academy?

Belfairs Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Belfairs Academy?

When Belfairs Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Pupils in public care and previously in public care — Pupils in public care and children that were previously in public care (including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Catchment area with sibling — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 292 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any one category, 'straight line' distance is used to measure the distance between the pupil's home and the nearest pupil entrance to the school (Local Authority's computerised measuring system for the main round, Google Maps for in-year admissions); pupils living closest are given priority. If the same distance is shared by more than one pupil and only one place is available, the place is awarded by computerised random allocation, supervised by someone independent of the Council/governing body. Where the last child offered is a twin or sibling of a multiple birth, both children will be offered a place as an 'excepted pupil'.

What is the largest ethnic background at Belfairs Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Belfairs Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Belfairs Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Belfairs Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Pupils in public care and previously in public care — Pupils in public care and children that were previously in public care (including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted).
2Catchment area with sibling — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy.
3Catchment area — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy.
4Pupils of staff — Pupils of staff at the academy (see explanatory notes: staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; the child must live permanently with the member of staff at the same address).
5Outside catchment with sibling — Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy.
6Outside catchment area — Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the academy.

If two applications tie: In the case of oversubscription in any one category, 'straight line' distance is used to measure the distance between the pupil's home and the nearest pupil entrance to the school (Local Authority's computerised measuring system for the main round, Google Maps for in-year admissions); pupils living closest are given priority. If the same distance is shared by more than one pupil and only one place is available, the place is awarded by computerised random allocation, supervised by someone independent of the Council/governing body. Where the last child offered is a twin or sibling of a multiple birth, both children will be offered a place as an 'excepted pupil'.

Admission criteria will not apply to children with a statement of SEN or an EHC plan naming the school; such children must be admitted. Admission limit stated as 292.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Belfairs Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Belfairs Academy?: Belfairs Academy has 1,558 pupils on roll.
What ages does Belfairs Academy take?: Belfairs Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Belfairs Academy located?: Belfairs Academy is located in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG, Southend-on-Sea.
How do I apply to Belfairs Academy?: Belfairs Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Belfairs Academy?: When Belfairs Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Pupils in public care and previously in public care — Pupils in public care and children that were previously in public care (including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Catchment area with sibling — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 292 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any one category, 'straight line' distance is used to measure the distance between the pupil's home and the nearest pupil entrance to the school (Local Authority's computerised measuring system for the main round, Google Maps for in-year admissions); pupils living closest are given priority. If the same distance is shared by more than one pupil and only one place is available, the place is awarded by computerised random allocation, supervised by someone independent of the Council/governing body. Where the last child offered is a twin or sibling of a multiple birth, both children will be offered a place as an 'excepted pupil'.
What is the largest ethnic background at Belfairs Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Belfairs Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Belfairs Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Pupils in public care and previously in public care — Pupils in public care and children that were previously in public care (including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted).
2Catchment area with sibling — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy.
3Catchment area — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy.
4Pupils of staff — Pupils of staff at the academy (see explanatory notes: staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; the child must live permanently with the member of staff at the same address).
5Outside catchment with sibling — Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy.
6Outside catchment area — Pupils who live outside the catchment area served by the academy.

Admission criteria will not apply to children with a statement of SEN or an EHC plan naming the school; such children must be admitted. Admission limit stated as 292.

Belfairs Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Belfairs Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Belfairs Academy?: Belfairs Academy has 1,558 pupils on roll.
What ages does Belfairs Academy take?: Belfairs Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Belfairs Academy located?: Belfairs Academy is located in Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG, Southend-on-Sea.
How do I apply to Belfairs Academy?: Belfairs Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Belfairs Academy?: When Belfairs Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Pupils in public care and previously in public care — Pupils in public care and children that were previously in public care (including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted); 2. Catchment area with sibling — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy and who have a sibling attending the academy; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live in the catchment area served by the academy, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 292 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of oversubscription in any one category, 'straight line' distance is used to measure the distance between the pupil's home and the nearest pupil entrance to the school (Local Authority's computerised measuring system for the main round, Google Maps for in-year admissions); pupils living closest are given priority. If the same distance is shared by more than one pupil and only one place is available, the place is awarded by computerised random allocation, supervised by someone independent of the Council/governing body. Where the last child offered is a twin or sibling of a multiple birth, both children will be offered a place as an 'excepted pupil'.
What is the largest ethnic background at Belfairs Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Belfairs Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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