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The Deanes
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.7 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
587
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 95% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 40%, which may be a consideration for parents. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a moderate number of pupils, making it a community-focused choice for families.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality 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. | 34.4 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Black African1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.56798, 0.59947 · SS7 2TD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143639
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thedeanes.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is The Deanes rated by Ofsted?
The Deanes was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is The Deanes a good school?
The Deanes scores 14.7/100 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.
How do pupils perform at The Deanes in GCSEs?
The Deanes achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.4. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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