The James Hornsby School is a secondary school in Basildon, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The James Hornsby School currently has around 1037 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80%).
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.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Leinster Road, Basildon, SS15 5NX |
| Website: | http://www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01268582400 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tammy Nicholls |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138865 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1037 |
| Number of Boys: | 509 |
| Number of Girls: | 528 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.00% | 830 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 67 |
| African | 3.10% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluehouse Community Junior School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluehouse Infant and Nursery School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chowdhary Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LB | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas School St Nicholas Lane , SS15 5NX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laindon School High Road , Laindon SS15 6DD | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.