Darlinghurst Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Darlinghurst Academy
Address: Pavilion Drive
Town/City: Leigh-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: SS9 3JS
Telephone Number: 01702 478379
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Legra Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Legra Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Chief Executive Officer: Mrs Emma Nicholls
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 547 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.6%

Location and administration

URN: 140536
DfE Number: 882/2127
UKPRN: 10044549
UPRN: 200001249127
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Southend-on-Sea (E06000033)
Constituency: Southend West and Leigh (E14001502)
Electoral Ward: Blenheim Park (E05002213)

Easting & Northing: 584858E, 186846N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 3.05" N 0° 39' 54.05" E
Plus Code: 9F32HM28+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Westcliff High School for Girls (0.3km)
  2. Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (0.4km)
  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  4. Estuary High School (0.4km)
  5. St Thomas More High School (0.6km)
  6. Chalkwell Hall Infant School (0.7km)
  7. Chalkwell Hall Junior School (0.7km)
  8. Blenheim Primary School (0.7km)
  9. Saint Pierre School (0.9km)
  10. The St Christopher School (0.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Denise Bevan - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Tracey Haisman-Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Hatton - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Megan Jenkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Rock - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Bev Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Johan Zweistra - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.