The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 586
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christine Farrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamstel Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
St Nicholas School
Academy · Very close
Cecil Jones Academy
Secondary · 847m away
Temple Sutton Primary School
Primary · 913m away
Southchurch High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bournemouth Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Greenways Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hamstel Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hamstel Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hamstel Junior School?
Hamstel Junior School currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hamstel Junior School take?
Hamstel Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hamstel Junior School?
Hamstel Junior School is in Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hamstel Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hamstel Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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