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Cecil Jones Academy

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

A Good-rated secondary school in Southend-on-Sea.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,016
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.5%
Attainment 8
35.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

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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%

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
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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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