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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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