Hamstel Junior School
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ · Southend-on-Sea · primary school
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22nd of 27 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 2,066 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hamstel Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the DASH club and play football. Trips include visits to Skreens Park and Kingswood, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 583 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the DASH club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Hamstel Junior School
Overview
Hamstel Junior School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and confident” and demonstrate strong “Hamstel Habits” of determination, courage and excellence. Leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that supports high standards of work and effective personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, showing enthusiasm for learning and maintaining “strong relationships” with staff.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to plan well-resourced lessons, with a particular priority on reading where most pupils leave as “confident, fluent readers”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “skilfully adapted teaching” and achieve well.
- The school offers a “strong” wider development programme, including clubs, trips, and opportunities for pupils to contribute to society through roles like Eco-Warriors.
- Staff appreciate efforts to manage workload and well-being, supported by effective trust oversight.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils spend too long on concepts they already grasp, slowing progress; teachers should ensure they “move through the curriculum at a pace that suits the pupils” and recognise when new learning is ready.
- Behaviour outside the classroom is “not yet as good” as in lessons, though it is improving; leaders are working with staff and parents to help pupils make better choices when adult supervision is less.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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