The James Hornsby School
Academy sponsor led
Basildon, SS15 5NX
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
6 of 8 in Basildon
Pupils
1,040
First preferences per place
1.28
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 30% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 36% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 | -0.32 | — |
46% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Harris Academy Kingswood · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- De La Salle School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- The Basildon Lower Academy · 2.5 mi · Report card
- Harris Academy Billericay · 3.1 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- Mossbourne Fobbing Academy · 3.1 mi · Inadequate
- The Basildon Upper Academy · 3.2 mi · Good · Bottom 1% in England
Best secondary schools in Basildon · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
The James Hornsby School is in Laindon Central (typical home £300,000, crime high).
What is The James Hornsby School's Ofsted rating?
The James Hornsby School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The James Hornsby School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The James Hornsby School is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.