Cecil Jones Academy vs Hamstel Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 847 m 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
Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
583 students
| Measure | Cecil Jones Academy Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Hamstel Junior School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 460 | #1417 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3752 of 4,090 | #11738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,159 | 583 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 583 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ceciljonesacademy.net | www.hamsteljuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hamstel Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 16.3).
- •Cecil Jones Academy is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 583.
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 Hamstel Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamstel Junior School ranks higher (32.5 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 Hamstel Junior School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Jones Academy: 1,159. Hamstel Junior School: 583. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Jones Academy and Hamstel Junior School rank in East of England?
Cecil Jones Academy is 443rd of 460 and Hamstel Junior School is 1417th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).