The James Hornsby School vs The Phoenix Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The James Hornsby School
Basildon
The Phoenix Primary School
Basildon
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1040
717
Capacity
900
750
Occupancy
116%
96%
FSM %
48.0%
25.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Feb 2026
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.8
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
32.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
70%
KS2 Maths
-
64%
KS2 Writing
-
70%