Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hamstel Junior School is a primary school in Southend-on-Sea for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 59 schools in Southend-on-Sea. It ranks 11th of 15 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 19 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils are happy and confident. They enjoy demonstrating the 'Hamstel Habits' of determination, courage and excellence. They are enthusiastic about school and like talking about their learning. There are high expectations, modelled well by adults, and pupils meet these expectations. There are strong relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and work positively with their peers. Pupils trust the adults to take care of them. Pupils' behaviour in classes is excellent. It is not yet as good outside, but it is improving. Pupils know their 'Hamstel Rights' to be safe, respect and learn. They show this through their respect for others and their environment. They appreciate having resources such as the reading shed and allotment. The school offers a broad range of opportunities to build pupils' understanding of citizenship. Pupils can join a variety of clubs, such as Glee Club and cooking club. They can make changes to their school through leadership roles, such as Eco- Warriors and the school council. Pupils learn about and contribute to society. They fundraise for charities such as Comic Relief. Pupils learn about events such as International Women's Day and Black History Month.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils spend too long learning concepts they already have a firm grasp on. This means that pupils do not all move through the curriculum as quickly as they could. The school should ensure teachers move through the curriculum at a pace that suits the pupils in their classes and recognise when pupils are ready for new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
150 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
583 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Hamstel Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Greenways Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christine Farrell
- Phone
- 01702468048
- Address
- Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- URN
- 143335
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.