The Deanes vs The King John School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Deanes
Benfleet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
588 students
The King John School
Benfleet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,098 students
| Measure | The Deanes Benfleet, East of England | The King John School Benfleet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #384 of 460 | #104 of 460 |
| National rank | #3217 of 4,090 | #852 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 588 | 2,098 |
| Pupils on roll | 588 | 2,098 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.4 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.4% | 75.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.6 |
| town | Benfleet | Benfleet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.thedeanes.academy | www.thekjs.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The King John School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 24.4).
- •The King John School is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 588.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Deanes better than The King John School?
On the Success Index (England), The King John School ranks higher (73.6 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Deanes and The King John School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Benfleet and Benfleet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Deanes: 588. The King John School: 2,098. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Deanes and The King John School rank in East of England?
The Deanes is 384th of 460 and The King John School is 104th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).