The James Hornsby High School
URN: 131654 • Basildon SS15 5NX
Overview
- Name
- The James Hornsby High School
- URN
- 131654
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Hayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Leinster Road, Basildon SS15 5NX
Summary
The James Hornsby High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Basildon, Essex, with a capacity for 1,116 students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where open communication with parents and carers is highly valued. This approach is reflected in their use of the TES Class Charts system, which provides real-time updates on students' behaviour, achievements, and attendance, ensuring parents are actively engaged in their child's education.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting academic excellence alongside personal development. Regular events, such as open evenings and tours, allow parents to connect with school leadership and gain insights into the educational experience provided.
In addition to academic support, The James Hornsby School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages parents to participate in school activities. This collaborative ethos aims to create a strong partnership between home and school, ultimately benefiting student success and well-being.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, promoting academic excellence alongside personal development. Regular events, such as open evenings and tours, allow parents to connect with school leadership and gain insights into the educational experience provided.
In addition to academic support, The James Hornsby School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages parents to participate in school activities. This collaborative ethos aims to create a strong partnership between home and school, ultimately benefiting student success and well-being.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands School (61.3)
- De La Salle School (59.0)
- The James Hornsby School (53.2)
- The Basildon Upper Academy (48.7)
- New Campus Basildon Studio School (47.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1116 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1116 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1116 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1116 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1116 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1116 |
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