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The Appleton School

The Appleton School, Benfleet
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The Appleton School

Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

A Good-rated secondary school in Benfleet.

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Pupils
1,561
Ages
11-19
FSM
15.9%
Attainment 8
39.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.4%
Basics 9-5
31.5%

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
38.8%
EBacc APS
3.45
EBacc 9-5
11.5%
EBacc 9-4
20.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.64
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
57.4%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 83 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About The Appleton School

The Appleton School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 228 responses), 58% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. The school has around 1,561 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Appleton School

What is The Appleton School's Ofsted rating?
The Appleton School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about The Appleton School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 228 responses): 58% of parents would recommend The Appleton School.
What are The Appleton School's latest exam results?
The Appleton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Appleton School located?
The Appleton School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex (SS7 5RN).
How many pupils attend The Appleton School?
The Appleton School has around 1,561 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Appleton School with other schools?
View The Appleton School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.