James Hornsby Alumni
We are incredibly proud of our school community and are keen to keep in touch with former pupils to hear about your successes! We would love our alumni to come and share their journey and chosen pathway to our younger pupils to help inspire and motivate!
If you would like to be part of our alumni, please email Mrs Parsad, Head of Careers, on jhs.alumni@thejhs.co.uk.
Our Alumni
JHS Alumni (ID 1377)
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Alicia Vidgeon
Alicia Vidgeon
My time at JHS was incredibly formative, and I feel truly grateful for the many opportunities and experiences I had there. From taking part in the opening Olympic ceremony, to joining sports teams, performing in theatre productions, serving on student councils, and being given the privilege of Head Girl – each experience helped shape who I am today.
I continued my education at Westcliff High School for Girls Sixth Form, where I studied English Literature, Business Studies, Government & Politics, and completed an EPQ. During my time there, I was honoured to be appointed Deputy Head of House and to complete my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
I later went on to study Human Resource Management at the University of Northampton, and since graduating, I've had the opportunity to work in HR across a range of industries including logistics and hedge funds. I currently work as a Human Resources Generalist at Verition Fund Management.
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Freddie Marshall
Freddie Marshall
During my time at JHS, I was fortunate to have so many opportunities that helped shape both my academic and personal journey. One of my proudest achievements was being appointed Head Boy, which taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, confidence, and responsibility - lessons I still carry with me today.
After leaving JHS, I went on to study at Billericay School Sixth Form, where I took Maths, Further Maths, and Physics. Those subjects really deepened my passion for problem-solving and logical thinking. That foundation led me to securing a place on Deloitte's prestigious Level 7 Apprenticeship Scheme - which, fun fact, had just a 0.7% acceptance rate at the time! It was an incredible experience working at the world's largest accounting firm. Since then, I've moved into a role within an office environment and recently taken the exciting step of co-founding my own (currently under-wraps) business - the next chapter is well underway!
I truly believe the foundations laid at JHS played a huge part in my journey, and I'd love to help inspire the next generation to aim high, believe in themselves, and seize the opportunities available to them.
Recent Events
Inspire the Next Generation
What a truly incredible day at James Hornsby School for our 'Inspire the Next Generation' event! We were absolutely thrilled to welcome back our talented alumni who generously volunteered their time to lead sessions for our current students.
From cutting-edge Mechanical Engineering to navigating the complexities of Global HR, our students gained invaluable insights into a vast array of career paths. Hearing directly from former JHS students about their journeys - the challenges, the triumphs and the daily realities of their professions - was incredibly powerful.
This event vividly demonstrated to our current cohort that with dedication, hard work, and a growth mindset, their aspirations are truly within reach. It's inspiring to see the spark ignited as they envision where they too could be in the future.
A huge thank you to every one of our alumni who made this day possible, Your commitment to giving back to the JHS community is deeply appreciated and truly makes a difference!
Billericay Sixth Form
We were proud to welcome back some former students to speak to our year 11s!
They shared their experiences and insights about life at Billericay Sixth Form, offering valuable advice on everything from A-Level choices to settling into a new environment. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to hear first-hand what the next step in their education might look like.
A huge thank you to our amazing alumni for coming back and inspiring the next generation!
