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The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.4 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,561
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body and shows solid performance in GCSE results, ranking in the top 81% nationally for Attainment 8. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 44% progress to university, only 15% attend top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes. Parent satisfaction sits at 58%, suggesting a mixed level of engagement and support from families.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (228 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
80%
Good range of subjects
79%
My child is happy
72%
School has high expectations
66%
My child makes good progress
63%
Progress is communicated
61%
I'd recommend this school
58%
Behaviour is good
55%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
47%
School keeps me informed
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
White Other4.5%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.56345, 0.55295 · SS7 5RN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136579
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theappletonschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Appleton School rated by Ofsted?
The Appleton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is The Appleton School a good school?
The Appleton School scores 15.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Appleton School?
Based on 228 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Appleton School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Appleton School in GCSEs?
The Appleton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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