The King John School

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The King John School.

Benfleet, SS71RQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.3%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 July 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shipwrights Drive
Thundersley
Benfleet, SS71RQ
Phone
1702558284
Website
thekjs.essex.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136577
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 1RQ
Website
http://www.thekjs.essex.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ZENITH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
2,000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,094
Free School Meals
15.1% (316 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
221 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.3 (+26.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
40.3 (+20.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.3 (+11.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.19 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
131 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
262
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,094 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(65 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positivity Resilience Integrity Dignity Equality

Head Teacher's Message

The King John School is a large, mixed comprehensive with a well-established sixth form. The Headteacher, Mr D Steel, presents a school guided by five PRIDE values (positivity, resilience, integrity, dignity and equality) and emphasizes a caring, supportive, aspirational learning community with high expectations and opportunities for all. The school notes its Ofsted rating of Good (July 2021) and highlights awards including Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and Music Mark.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Hockey Basketball Volleyball Netball Badminton

Facilities

A purpose-built assembly hall with tiered seating for 350, and professional light and sound systems A traditional school theatre space seating 300 A well-stocked Learning Resource Centre with reading and computer facilities A modern purpose-built sixth form centre with a well-equipped common room and an extensive private study area A hair and beauty salon A purpose-built humanities block with eight classrooms and conference room A sports hall catering for football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, netball and badminton An FA-approved and registered floodlit 3G multi-use games area Two Class 4 National Standard Netball Courts A fitness suite with running and rowing machines and a free weight area External playing fields for football, rugby and athletics A recently refurbished dining hall offering both hot and cold food A dance studio Well-resourced science and design technology suites A traditional school gymnasium with one basketball court, suitable for Zumba, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, fitness classes and more

SEND Provision

The King John School is the King John School is committed to developing provision for young carers and their families. The whole school is committed to meeting the needs of young carers so that they can attend and enjoy school in the same way as other pupil/students and achieve their potential. The school has an effective referral system and strong partnership in place with relevant external agencies, including referral to Young Carer agencies providing key workers who will work with young carers and families. The King John School has appointed designated Young Carers’ School Leads with responsibility for young carers and their families. Families and students can speak to them to access support. The King John School will actively seek feedback and ideas from young carers and their families to shape and improve support. (See Young Carers information on the Young Carers page.) The King John School also provides information about Young Carers services and how to access them, including a dedicated contact list of leads and a link for self-referral.

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