The Deanes

URN: 143639 • Benfleet SS7 2TD

Overview

Name
The Deanes
URN
143639
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Desi McKeown (since 2025)
Telephone
01268773545
Website
Visit
Address
Daws Heath Road, Benfleet SS7 2TD

Summary

The Deanes is a mixed secondary academy located in Benfleet, Essex, with a current enrolment of 587 students and a capacity of 600. The school promotes an ethos encapsulated in its 'iMatter' philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of each individual within a respectful and inclusive environment. The Deanes aims to foster personal development alongside academic achievement, ensuring that students are not only prepared for exams but also equipped with essential life skills.

The curriculum at The Deanes is designed to be engaging and challenging, integrating themes of equality, diversity, and cultural relativity across various subjects. This approach encourages students to reflect on their identities and biases, enhancing their learning experiences. The school offers a wide range of subjects, including arts, sciences, and technology, to cater to diverse interests and abilities.

Collaboration with parents and carers is a key aspect of The Deanes' educational approach, as the school believes that strong partnerships are vital for student success. The Deanes welcomes prospective students and their families to visit and experience the supportive and vibrant school community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
587
Boys
306
Girls
281
FSM %
24.70
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 587 306 281 600 24.70
2024-09-11 526 266 260 600 24.70
2023-09-11 504 242 262 600 23.20
2022-09-11 504 242 262 600 23.20
2021-09-11 520 255 265 600 18.50
2020-09-11 513 257 256 600 14.80

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