A good academy sponsor led school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cecil Jones Academy.
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Executive Headteacher Mr Richard Micek welcomes visitors, outlines the school's partnership with the Loxford School Trust, and emphasizes traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility. The aim is to provide a safe, challenging environment where students can succeed and develop lifelong skills, with a commitment to ensuring no child is left behind.
Breakfast club before school (8:00–8:30am); morning break snacks; full and varied meal service including breakfast, break and lunch; biometric cashless catering system.
The Pupil Premium funding is allocated to address barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils. The amount for Academic Year 2024-2025 was £435,750. The school uses needs analyses to decide spending, supports vulnerable groups, and aims to narrow the attainment gap. Some interventions are whole-school, with targeted programmes funded as appropriate, including Personalised Educational Plans for Looked After Children and other disadvantaged pupils.
Secondary Admissions: The Planned Admission Number (PAN) is 220. Admissions fall under the Southend-on-Sea Local Authority, which administers admissions for the new Year 7 intake. If applications exceed places (oversubscribed), admission criteria will decide if a place is offered. See Southend Local Authority admissions information for details.
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