A good academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hamstel Junior School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"opening doors, unlocking potential"
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.
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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.
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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