Belfairs High School
Belfairs Academy (formerly Belfairs High School) is a non-selective secondary school with academy status in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. The current head teacher is Beverly Williams. The school has held Media Arts Status since 2003. After an inspection in June 2010 Ofsted graded the school as 'Good' with the 'extent to which pupils feel safe' as 'Outstanding'.
Belfairs High School is an inclusive school community and provides good levels of care, guidance and support for students, whatever their background or heritage.
Read more about Belfairs High School: History, Academic Standards
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