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Best 3 Secondary schools in Castle Point – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: The Deanes (Secondary) in Benfleet; The King John School (Secondary) in Benfleet; The Appleton School (Secondary) in Benfleet — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Deanes, The King John School and The Appleton School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Benfleet, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Deanes), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Deanes (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as South East Essex Academy Trust, ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and Compass Education Trust Ltd.

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The Deanes
SS7 2TD
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2TD
Ofsted
2 8 Nov 2023
Pupils
≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
South East Essex Academy Trust
Website
www.thedeanes.academy
Telephone
01268773545
The King John School
SS7 1RQ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 1RQ
Ofsted
2 21 Sep 2021
Pupils
≈ 2,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.thekjs.essex.sch.uk
Telephone
01702558284
The Appleton School
SS7 5RN
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 5RN
Ofsted
2 5 Mar 2019
Pupils
≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Compass Education Trust Ltd
Website
www.theappletonschool.org
Telephone
01268794215

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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
Why can’t I see exact numbers?
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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