The King John School
Benfleet, SS7 1RQ · Essex · secondary school
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11th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 648 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.6 · 72 | 30% | 2.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.6 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The King John School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally. The January 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Cooking Club, Rock School, KJS Choir, Make Some Noise, Music Tech Club, and Boomwhackers. Sports include Badminton, 5 a-side Football, Rugby, Basketball, Hockey, and Netball. Arts and music offer Dance, a school production, and a dance show. Year 11 students visit Hamilton the musical. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,098 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about The King John School
Overview
The report describes The King John School as a "very happy school" where pupils "relish coming here" and achieve well. Leaders have established a "broad, relevant, ambitious" curriculum that is "taught consistently well," resulting in pupils developing a "deep body of knowledge." The school is characterised by high staff retention, strong community relationships, and an inclusive culture where every pupil’s success is a priority.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above the national average," supported by the highly successful 'Pride Centre' and staff who "take great care to identify and address any barriers."
- Pupils embody the school’s 'Pride' values, showing "highly positive attitudes towards their work" and treating others with "respect and courtesy."
- Teachers have "expert subject knowledge" and "rigorously check pupils' learning," promptly addressing gaps to ensure pupils "embed their thinking."
- The school is "highly inclusive," with staff adapting the curriculum with "precision" so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning successfully.
- Personal development is excellent, with pupils participating in a "vast range of clubs, trips and opportunities" and receiving "highly comprehensive" careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue work to "further develop the teaching of writing across the school so that pupils communicate their ideas consistently well and achieve highly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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