The James Hornsby School

About The James Hornsby School

The James Hornsby School is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,037 pupils on roll. It is part of ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 (2025/26). 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,037 / 900 (115%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 October 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Leinster Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX

Phone

01268582400

Headteacher

Tammy Nicholls

Website

http://www.jameshornsby.essex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The James Hornsby School?

The James Hornsby School is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The James Hornsby School have?

The James Hornsby School has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The James Hornsby School's Ofsted rating?

The James Hornsby School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 October 2021).

How does The James Hornsby School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The James Hornsby School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 in 2025/26.

Is The James Hornsby School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The James Hornsby School is part of ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The James Hornsby School?

The James Hornsby School is located at Leinster Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX.