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Cecil Jones Academy

Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

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

Academic picture

35.0school · 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
35.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.8%
Basics 9-5
21.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

35.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.546.4
2023/2431.246.4
2024/2535.046.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.610.00
2023/24-0.750.00
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
70.2%
EBacc APS
3.13
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
11.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.30
A*-A Grades
21.9%
A*-B Grades
37.7%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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St Nicholas School
0.89 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Victory Park Academy
0.91 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good
Sutton House Academy
0.92 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Southend High School for Girls
1.5 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Southchurch High School
1.74 km away · Academy sponsor led
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About Cecil Jones Academy

Cecil Jones Academy is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 204 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. The school has around 1,016 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cecil Jones Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Dec 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Cecil Jones Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cecil Jones Academy

What is Cecil Jones Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cecil Jones Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Cecil Jones Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 204 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Cecil Jones Academy.
What are Cecil Jones Academy's latest exam results?
Cecil Jones Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cecil Jones Academy located?
Cecil Jones Academy is a secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS2 4BU).
How many pupils attend Cecil Jones Academy?
Cecil Jones Academy has around 1,016 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cecil Jones Academy with other schools?
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