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The James Hornsby School

Leinster Road, Basildon, SS15 5NX

A Good-rated secondary school in Basildon.

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Pupils
1,037
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.2%
Attainment 8
38.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare The James Hornsby School with other schools?
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