The James Hornsby School, Basildon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The James Hornsby School creates a welcoming, family-like environment where pupils feel valued and safe. It offers exceptional enrichment opportunities including free clubs for sport, creative activities and academic help, plus educational visits designed to build confidence and independence. The school excels at including all pupils, particularly those facing challenges, through tailored support and strong pastoral care.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with wide range of free clubs and enrichment activities
- Inclusive culture where all pupils are known well and supported with tailored help
- Calm, orderly behaviour and improving attendance with effective pastoral support
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive with all legal requirements met
- Teachers make appropriate adjustments for pupils with SEND and other barriers to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Examination outcomes below national averages, especially in English and mathematics
- Assessment of pupil understanding is inconsistent across subjects, leading to missed misconceptions
- Pupils capable of more demanding work don't always get opportunities to think deeply and progress further
- Need to translate positive pupil attitudes and day-to-day learning into better examination results
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Science club, technology, engineering and mathematics activities, choir, football, interest-based societies, academic help, creative activities, local day visits, London-based visits, overseas trips, cultural awareness days, guest speakers
The James Hornsby School is an inclusive school where pupils feel safe and supported in a calm, welcoming environment. However, examination outcomes remain below national averages, particularly in English and mathematics.
At a Glance
48.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
42
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
1,040 pupils
900 capacity
140 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Basildon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basildon
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.84563%
Overall absence
23.41418%
Persistent absence
1,072
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The James Hornsby School
The Phoenix Primary School
Janet Duke Primary School
Millhouse Primary School
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Merrylands Primary School
Noak Bridge Primary School
Lee Chapel Primary School
Lincewood Primary Academy
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