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Cecil Jones Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Richard Micek

corporate_fareLOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED

location_onSouthend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU

language Visit Website phone 1702440000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

883

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Attainment 8

35.1

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Southend-on-Sea

#3,015 of 3,216 nationally

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Cecil Jones Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Southend-on-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cecil Jones Academy is an academy sponsor led in Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 1,016 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1, placing the school #12 in Southend-on-Sea and #3,015 of 3,216 nationally. 21.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 37.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.22 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.1

Grade 5+ E&M

21.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.3%

Entering EBacc70.20%

EBacc APS3.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.90%

EBacc APS2.73

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.0%

Achieving A*–A21.9%

Achieving A*–B37.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate83.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 September 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-09-20

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-12-05

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2014-03-13

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(39 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,016 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,016	54	5.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,023	69	6.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	978	48	4.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	971	62	6.4%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	967	87	9.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	891	62	7.0%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	883	89	10.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	876	103	11.8%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	791	44	5.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	793	68	8.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	791	64	8.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	714	78	10.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	721	7	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	711	56	7.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	721	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	721	33	4.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	747	74	9.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	781	78	10.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	0	10	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 115 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 103 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 93 pupils

Physical Disability 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

35.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree24%

disagree1%

not applicable41%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree52%

agree48%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree37%

disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree39%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree35%

disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree31%

disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree40%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know1%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes99%

no1%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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