SecondaryData as of May 2026

The King John School

Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 1RQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Benfleet.

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Pupils

2,108

Ages

11-18

FSM

14.7%

Attainment 8

49.1

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

49.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

23.1%

Basics 9-5

49.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

49.8%

EBacc APS

4.24

EBacc 9-5

18.0%

EBacc 9-4

29.1%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

37.58

A*-A Grades

24.5%

A*-B Grades

61.1%

AAB+ %

6.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 239 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The King John School

The King John School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. The school has around 2,108 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Shipwrights Drive, Benfleet, SS7 1RQ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The King John School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2021 — Good
Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Feb 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The King John School

What is The King John School's Ofsted rating?

The King John School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What do parents say about The King John School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 90% of parents would recommend The King John School.

What are The King John School's latest exam results?

The King John School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The King John School located?

The King John School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex (SS7 1RQ).

How many pupils attend The King John School?

The King John School has around 2,108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The King John School with other schools?

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