Hamstel Junior School is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hamstel Junior School currently has around 586 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ |
| Website: | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01702468048 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Southend-on-Sea |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christine Farrell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143335 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 586 |
| Number of Boys: | 278 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.60% | 414 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 32 |
| African | 5.30% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 12 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 764 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones College Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | - not rated | 298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.