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The James Hornsby School

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The James Hornsby School

Leinster Road, Basildon, SS15 5NX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

38.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.2%
Basics 9-5
26.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

38.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.846.4
2023/2440.246.4
2024/2538.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.320.00
2023/24-0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.0%
EBacc APS
3.44
EBacc 9-5
19.8%
EBacc 9-4
29.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Woodlands School
2.15 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
De La Salle School
2.49 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Lift Pioneer
2.94 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
The Basildon Lower Academy
4.08 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
The Billericay School
4.76 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About The James Hornsby School

The James Hornsby School is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 1,037 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Leinster Road, Basildon, SS15 5NX | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The James Hornsby School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The James Hornsby School

What is The James Hornsby School's Ofsted rating?
The James Hornsby School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What do parents say about The James Hornsby School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 100% of parents would recommend The James Hornsby School.
What are The James Hornsby School's latest exam results?
The James Hornsby School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The James Hornsby School located?
The James Hornsby School is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex (SS15 5NX).
How many pupils attend The James Hornsby School?
The James Hornsby School has around 1,037 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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