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The King John School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Steel

corporate_fareZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBenfleet, SS7 1RQ

language Visit Website phone 1702558284

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

2,052

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Attainment 8

49.6

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Essex

#985 of 3,216 nationally

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The King John School is a Academy converter secondary school in Benfleet, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The King John School is an academy converter in Benfleet, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 2,108 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing the school #17 in Essex and #985 of 3,216 nationally. 50.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 61.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.24 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

50.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.8%

Entering EBacc50.30%

EBacc APS4.29

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.00%

EBacc APS4.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.58

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.85

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

186

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A24.5%

Achieving A*–B61.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.2%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

169

Retention rate95.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

142

Retention rate96.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

159

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 July 2021

Inspection Report

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27 January 2021

Inspection Report

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13 October 2020

Inspection Report

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25 September 2019

Inspection Report

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26 February 2019

Inspection Report

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19 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2021-07-07

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-26

S8 No Formal Designation Visit Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-09-19

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,108 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,108	54	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,112	47	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,085	46	2.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,094	46	2.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,096	47	2.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,048	49	2.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,052	29	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,058	17	0.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,051	33	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,053	59	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,056	27	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,119	20	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,124	3	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,115	48	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,128	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,128	41	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,135	28	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,132	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,135	2	0.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,139	1	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,080	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,097	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,101	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,078	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,087	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,095	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 155 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree89%

agree11%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree63%

agree37%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree5%

not applicable53%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree89%

agree11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree84%

agree16%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree95%

agree5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree89%

agree11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

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Saffron Walden County High School