The Deanes
Academy sponsor led
Benfleet, SS7 2TD
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 6% in England
3 of 4 in Castle Point
Pupils
588
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
11.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 35.3 | 34.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 19% | 17% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 18% | 19% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.46 | -0.71 | — |
40% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The King John School · 0.9 mi · Report card · Top 27% in England
- The FitzWimarc School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- The Sweyne Park School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 36% in England
- Harris Academy Benfleet · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
- Belfairs Academy · 2.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 41% in England
- The Eastwood Academy · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
Best secondary schools in Thundersley and South Benfleet · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
The Deanes is in New Thundersley (typical home £407,500, crime low).
What is The Deanes's Ofsted rating?
The Deanes is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Deanes rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Deanes is in the bottom 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.