Cecil Jones Academy vs Etonbury Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 85 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Jones Academy
Southend-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,159 students
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · Academy secondary · Ages 9–19
1,158 students
| Measure | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Etonbury Academy Arlesey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 460 | #203 of 460 |
| National rank | #3752 of 4,090 | #1643 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 9–19 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,158 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 1,158 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.3% | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 29.2 |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Arlesey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ceciljonesacademy.net | www.etonbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Etonbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 16.3).
- •Cecil Jones Academy is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,158.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cecil Jones Academy better than Etonbury Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Etonbury Academy ranks higher (56.5 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cecil Jones Academy and Etonbury Academy?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Arlesey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Jones Academy: 1,159. Etonbury Academy: 1,158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Jones Academy and Etonbury Academy rank in East of England?
Cecil Jones Academy is 443rd of 460 and Etonbury Academy is 203rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).