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The King John School

State school · Benfleet, SS7 1RQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 2,108 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,108 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Daniel Steel

Entrance

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

Other 19 %
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.
Hadleigh Junior School 16 %
South Benfleet Primary School 10 %
Kents Hill Junior School 9 %
Thundersley Primary School 7 %
Westwood Academy 6 %
Kingston Primary School 5 %
West Leigh Junior School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
The Robert Drake Primary School 2 %
Blenheim Primary School 2 %
William Read Primary Academy 2 %
Leigh North Street Primary School 2 %
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 2 %
Winter Gardens Academy 1 %
Darlinghurst Academy 1 %
Woodham Ley Primary School 1 %
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford 1 %
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School 1 %
Canvey Junior School 1 %
Jotmans Hall Primary School 1 %
Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy 1 %
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1 %
Montgomerie Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
52%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
55.7%
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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.43
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
112
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,108
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
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Shipwrights Drive
Thundersley
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 1RQ
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Telephone: 01702 558284

Email: margaretw@thekjs.com

Website: http://www.thekjs.essex.sch.uk

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information The King John School Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ
2,108 Pupil numbers
14.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
112 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
55.7%
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
51.30
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)

0.19 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 343 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 163 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 342 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 344 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8.9%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.43
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 32 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 39 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 24 B
Mathematics GCE A level 44 B
Law GCE A level 38 B
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 19 B
French GCE A level 10 C
Film Studies GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 27 B
English Language GCE A level 10 B
Economics GCE A level 36 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 13 B
Chemistry GCE A level 11 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 66 B
Biology GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The King John School 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.

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.3 %
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
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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