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The James Hornsby School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon SS15 5NX
The James Hornsby School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,000 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Zenith Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The King John School and Castle View School.)
Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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