[4][5] An inspection took place in 2024, where the school was judged Needs Improvement; teaching was not effective and students' outcomes were too low.

During this period, demand upon the council to increase school locations was driven by a number of factors.

[citation needed] During the war, the County Borough suffered relatively little damage to school buildings.

[citation needed] The two schools were created to serve the area of Leigh-on-Sea, with a zone extending from the western boundary of the County Borough to Southbourne Grove and Crowstone Road.

[citation needed] In March 2012, Belfairs was granted Academy Status coinciding with a newly appointed head, taking responsibility from Headteacher John Duprey, Beverly Williams.