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Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
586
Capacity
600
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though there is room for improvement in challenging more able students.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
White Other5.5%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.54627, 0.73730 · SS2 4PQ
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN143335
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hamsteljuniors.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hamstel Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hamstel Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Hamstel Junior School a good school?
Hamstel Junior School scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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