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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,108
Capacity
2,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this secondary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 31% nationally. While 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 50% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, half of the students enter the EBacc, and over half progress to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.6 | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 50% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 218 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Black Other4.0%
Black African2.8%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.55616, 0.59486 · SS7 1RQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136577
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thekjs.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King John School rated by Ofsted?
The King John School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2021.
Is The King John School a good school?
The King John School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The King John School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, The King John School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The King John School in GCSEs?
The King John School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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