Hamstel Junior School

A good academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hamstel Junior School.

Southend-On-Sea, SS24PQ Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hamstel Road
Southend-On-Sea, SS24PQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143335
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
588
Free School Meals
41.8% (246 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
39 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
588 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"opening doors, unlocking potential"

Courage Determination Excellence Respect Be Safe Learn

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Mrs Christine Farrell, introduces Hamstel Junior School, highlighting its location, supportive staff, and commitment to effective communication and accessibility for families, inviting tours and contact for assistance.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Spring Term Clubs Letter 2026 Football at Hamstel Junior School Autumn 2025 After School Clubs - Important Information

Sports

Football

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

DASH after school club runs after school until 5:45pm. Children should be collected from the main entrance after their activity unless they have permission to return home unaccompanied. A late pick up fee of £5 will be incurred for every 15 minutes until they are collected. Places can be cancelled by 1pm. If you know you will be late, inform the office. If picking up at 4:30pm with the later session booked, you will still be charged for the later session.

Admissions Criteria

Admission policy is in line with Local Authority requirements. PAN starts at 120 for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 in 2026-2027. In oversubscription, places are allocated in this order: 1) those having siblings attending the school; 2) those having siblings attending the partner infant school; 3) straight line distance from home to school, with those living closest given the highest priority.

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