from Headteacher John Duprey, Beverly Williams. In January 2015, it was announced that Belfairs Academy and Cecil Jones College would be combined to form an academy trust with Beverly Williams as Executive Headteacher, headquartered at Belfairs Academy Site. Academic standards Students' achievement is good with 69% of students achieving 5 A*-C GCSE grades (including English and Maths) in 2013 against a national average of 59%. Notable former students The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Robert Daws, actor Alfie Lewis, footballer Maisie Smith, actress in EastEnders References External links Ofsted Parent View results Secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea Educational institutions established in 1955 Academies in Southend-on-Sea 1955 establishments in England