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The Deanes

State school · Benfleet, SS7 2TD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 587 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
587 ·
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Desi McKeown

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 47 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Thundersley Primary School 22 %
Hadleigh Junior School 11 %
Westwood Academy 6 %
Kingston Primary School 4 %
Eversley Primary School 4 %
The Westborough School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
18.6%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
41
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

11 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

587
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Daws Heath Road
Thundersley
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2TD
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Telephone: 01268 773545

Email: admin@thedeanes.essex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.thedeanes.academy

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information The Deanes Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD
587 Pupil numbers
24.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
41 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
18.6%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.30
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.71 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Deanes is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

11 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
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