Leigh Beck Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Beck Junior School
Address: Point Road, 43 Brindwood Road
Town/City: Canvey Island
County: Essex
Postcode: SS8 7TD
Telephone Number: 01268 683037
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Lion Academy Trust
Sponsor: Lion Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joshua Walker
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 319 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 144350
DfE Number: 881/2158
UKPRN: 10064745
UPRN: 100091601965
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Castle Point (E07000069)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Canvey Island East (E05015693)

Easting & Northing: 581414E, 183059N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 4.62" N 0° 36' 48.4" E
Plus Code: 9F32GJ97+59

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Karen Brand - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 March 2029.
  • Ms Lindsay Crook - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • STEPH Crump - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 5 May 2026.
  • Anne Marie Earl - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Ms Alexandra Gurnham - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2026.
  • Ms Nicola Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr James Lafferty - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2027.
  • Ms Alexia Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Ayesha Patel-Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mr David Tighe - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 February 2030.
  • Mr Joshua Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 August 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Aaron Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.