Open Other Secondary Mixed

Belfairs Academy

Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
Part of: LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Belfairs Academy
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
1,606 Pupils
1,440 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
791 Boys
815 Girls
About Belfairs Academy

Belfairs Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,606 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,440. Current headteacher: Beverley Williams.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Region East of England
Administrative District Southend-on-Sea
Parliamentary Constituency Southend West and Leigh
Ward West Leigh
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2012
UKPRN 10037421
URN 138174
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dominic Carver Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2018 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Clark Local Governor 18/03/2024 18/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Leanne Hahn Local Governor 01/11/2019 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Milbank Local Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Aideen Sadler Local Governor 01/09/2016 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Micheal Upton Local Governor 05/01/2018 05/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ross Williams Local Governor 09/02/2018 09/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Bev Williams Local Governor 01/02/2015 01/02/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
St. Michael's School
0.35 km •
Other
West Leigh Infant School
0.6 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
West Leigh Junior School
0.6 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Fairways Primary School
1.22 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Leigh North Street Primary School
1.38 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Blenheim Primary School
1.61 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Belfairs Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea.
Belfairs Academy has 1,606 pupils, with a capacity of 1,440.
Belfairs Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Belfairs Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Belfairs Academy is Mrs Beverley Williams.
Belfairs Academy is at Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Belfairs Academy: Has a sixth form.
Belfairs Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Beverley Williams
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
01702509000
www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/
Location
SS9 3TG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138174
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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