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The Deanes

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The Deanes

Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 2TD

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Pupils
587
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.7%
Attainment 8
34.2
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.0%
Basics 9-5
16.3%

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
19.2%
EBacc APS
2.82
EBacc 9-5
5.8%
EBacc 9-4
6.7%
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About The Deanes

The Deanes is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.2. The school has around 587 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Deanes School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Deanes

What is The Deanes's Ofsted rating?
The Deanes received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Deanes's latest exam results?
The Deanes: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Deanes located?
The Deanes is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex (SS7 2TD).
How many pupils attend The Deanes?
The Deanes has around 587 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Deanes with other schools?
View The Deanes'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.