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The James Hornsby School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.8 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,037
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, with a 46% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, the school performs better than 84% of others in terms of Attainment 8 scores. However, parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 47% when evaluating the school's curriculum options.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other6.5%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.57596, 0.43066 · SS15 5NX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138865
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The James Hornsby School rated by Ofsted?
The James Hornsby School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2021.
Is The James Hornsby School a good school?
The James Hornsby School scores 40.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The James Hornsby School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, The James Hornsby School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The James Hornsby School in GCSEs?
The James Hornsby School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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