Cecil Jones College
URN: 115368 • Southend-on-Sea SS2 4BU
Overview
- Name
- Cecil Jones College
- URN
- 115368
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bev Williams (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4BU
Summary
Cecil Jones Academy, located in Southend-on-Sea, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,400 students. As part of the Loxford School Trust, the academy benefits from a collaborative network that enhances educational standards and fosters a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to developing students academically and personally, encouraging respect, discipline, and responsibility.
The academy aims to provide a strong foundation for success, ensuring that every student achieves their potential through a robust curriculum and a focus on essential life skills. Students are encouraged to work hard and develop self-confidence, preparing them for future challenges in both education and the workplace. The school emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with parents to support student development.
Cecil Jones Academy has a rich history, having been established in 1969 as Southend's first purpose-built comprehensive school. It is dedicated to creating a culture of lifelong learning and offers various opportunities beyond the classroom to enrich student experiences. The school prides itself on being a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported.
The academy aims to provide a strong foundation for success, ensuring that every student achieves their potential through a robust curriculum and a focus on essential life skills. Students are encouraged to work hard and develop self-confidence, preparing them for future challenges in both education and the workplace. The school emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with parents to support student development.
Cecil Jones Academy has a rich history, having been established in 1969 as Southend's first purpose-built comprehensive school. It is dedicated to creating a culture of lifelong learning and offers various opportunities beyond the classroom to enrich student experiences. The school prides itself on being a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported.
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Nearby alternatives
- Southend High School for Girls (77.8)
- Southend High School for Boys (72.9)
- Shoeburyness High School (58.3)
- Cecil Jones Academy (52.0)
- Shoeburyness High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Southend-on-Sea
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1400 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1400 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1400 |
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