The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,037
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tammy Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Phoenix Primary School
Primary · Very close
Janet Duke Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 706m away
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Merrylands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Noak Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lee Chapel Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lincewood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The James Hornsby School a selective school?
No. The James Hornsby School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The James Hornsby School's Ofsted rating?
The James Hornsby School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The James Hornsby School?
The James Hornsby School currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The James Hornsby School take?
The James Hornsby School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The James Hornsby School?
The James Hornsby School is in Basildon, SS15 5NX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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