The King John School
URN: 136577 • Benfleet SS7 1RQ
Overview
- Name
- The King John School
- URN
- 136577
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Steel (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01702558284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shipwrights Drive, Benfleet SS7 1RQ
Summary
The King John School, located in Benfleet, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 2,108 students, exceeding its capacity of 2,000. Established in 1949, the school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education for all, guided by its core values of positivity, resilience, integrity, dignity, and equality. Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2021, the school emphasizes a supportive and aspirational learning environment.
The curriculum at King John School is broad and balanced, with a particular focus on modern foreign languages, design technology, sport, and the arts. The school aims to nurture students as global citizens, preparing them for future success in higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. The thriving sixth form offers enhanced facilities and strong progression routes to prestigious universities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships between families and the school. King John School has received several accolades, including recognition as a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and a lead school for Character Education, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
The curriculum at King John School is broad and balanced, with a particular focus on modern foreign languages, design technology, sport, and the arts. The school aims to nurture students as global citizens, preparing them for future success in higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. The thriving sixth form offers enhanced facilities and strong progression routes to prestigious universities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering partnerships between families and the school. King John School has received several accolades, including recognition as a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and a lead school for Character Education, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
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- SEND (sen)
- Our People (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Mid Year Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Appleton School (64.1)
- The Deanes (58.6)
- The Deanes School (50.2)
- The Appleton School (45.2)
- The King John School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 2000
- Pupils
- 2108
- Boys
- 1063
- Girls
- 1045
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2108 | 1063 | 1045 | 2000 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2094 | 1071 | 1023 | 2000 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2053 | 1046 | 1007 | 2000 | 8.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2053 | 1046 | 1007 | 2000 | 8.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2124 | 1087 | 1037 | 2000 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2128 | 1091 | 1037 | 2000 | 5.10 |
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