Cecil Jones Academy

Cecil Jones Academy (formerly Cecil Jones High School and then Cecil Jones College) is a secondary school and sixth form situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England.[1]

Cecil Jones Academy
Address
Eastern Avenue Southend-on-Sea , Essex , SS2 4BU England
Coordinates	51.55349°N 0.73286°E
Information
Type	Academy
Local authority	Southend-on-Sea
Department for Education URN	142077 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	Richard Micek
Loxford Trust CEO	Anita Johnson
Gender	Coeducational
Age	11 to 18
Website	http://www.ceciljonesacademy.net/

Cecil Jones was the town's first purpose built comprehensive school in 1969.[2]

The school is named after Edward Cecil Jones, a local philanthropist. For 25 years he was Chairman of Southend and SE Essex branches of the NSPCC. In 1953 Cecil Jones was awarded Freedom of the Borough.[3]

The school was formerly located over two sites, however in September 2015 the school consolidated onto one site at Eastern Avenue. At this time the school also converted to Academy status and was renamed Cecil Jones Academy under the leadership of Mrs Bev Williams and The Legra Trust. .[4]

In May 2018, Regional Schools Commissioner found a new Trust to run Cecil Jones Academy. In October, it was announced that The Loxford Trust would be taking over the academy, after a proven track record in turning failing schools around rapidly.

Notable former pupils

• Matthew Cutler, professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing
• Robert Sellers, author

References

1. http://www.ceciljonesacademy.org.uk/
2. "Southend Timeline". Southend Timeline. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
3. "Southend Timeline". Southend Timeline. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
4. "Cecil Jones Academy, Southend-on-Sea". www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2017.