Cecil Jones Academy — Secondary School in Southend-on-Sea

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Cecil Jones Academy

Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU

1,016 Pupils

1,585 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

46.50% FSM %

524 Boys

492 Girls

About Cecil Jones Academy

Cecil Jones Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area in Southend-on-Sea. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,016 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,585. Current headteacher: Richard Micek.

Information on Cecil Jones Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Southend-on-Sea
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Southend-on-Sea
Parliamentary Constituency	Southend West and Leigh
Ward	St. Luke's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Opened	01-04-2019
UKPRN	10083060
URN	147185
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Tabitha Pascoe	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2024	30/06/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mr Nathaniel Buckland	Local Governor	08/10/2024	08/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Toni Burton	Local Governor	20/03/2024	19/03/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Raymond Cook	Local Governor	30/06/2025	30/06/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Anita Johnson OBE	Local Governor	01/04/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Low	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Richard Micek	Local Governor	01/04/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tabitha Pascoe	Local Governor	23/03/2023	30/06/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Clare Taylor	Local Governor	20/03/2024	19/03/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Turner	Local Governor	18/03/2026	17/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Ward	Local Governor	25/09/2023	25/09/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Ward	Local Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2027	Elected by school staff