The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 333 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,108
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Steel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection
July 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | 09 January 2012
Location
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHadleigh Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Deanes
Secondary · 1.4km away
Thundersley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingston Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Oasis School
Independent · 2.2km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Kents Hill Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King John School a selective school?
No. The King John School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The King John School?
The King John School currently has 2,108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King John School take?
The King John School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King John School?
The King John School is in Benfleet, SS7 1RQ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King John School have a sixth form?
Yes, The King John School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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