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Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
1,585
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a strong commitment to student satisfaction, as evidenced by a remarkable 97% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE attainment scores show room for improvement, with 35% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school has a solid EBacc entry rate of 70%. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, although only 7% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality 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. | 35.1 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 70% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (204 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
School has high expectations
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.8%
White Other9.8%
Black African8.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.55339, 0.73294 · SS2 4BU
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN147185
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ceciljonesacademy.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Cecil Jones Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cecil Jones Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Cecil Jones Academy a good school?
Cecil Jones Academy scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Cecil Jones Academy?
Based on 204 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cecil Jones Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cecil Jones Academy in GCSEs?
Cecil Jones Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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