The King John School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Benfleet, SS7 1RQ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
1 of 4 in Castle Point
Pupils
2,098
First preferences per place
1.39
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 51.3 | 49.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 56% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 56% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.15 | 0.19 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Deanes · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 6% in England
- Harris Academy Benfleet · 1.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
- Belfairs Academy · 2.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 41% in England
- The Cornelius Vermuyden School · 2.3 mi · Inadequate
- The FitzWimarc School · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Castle View School · 2.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Thundersley and South Benfleet · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
The King John School is in Hadleigh South (typical home £361,000, crime average).
What is The King John School's Ofsted rating?
The King John School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The King John School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The King John School is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.