The Deanes
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Daws Heath Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 2TD |
| Phone | 01268773545 |
| Reference Number | 143639 |
The Deanes has made significant progress since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas. The school has created a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel valued. Curriculum improvements have resulted in better engagement and retention of knowledge, although there are still occasions when some students struggle to retain important concepts. The school's focus on personal development and a supportive atmosphere for mental health adds to its strengths. However, attention is needed to ensure all teaching staff effectively assess and adapt to students' understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 587 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 61 | 148 |
| 8 | 55 | 51 | 106 |
| 9 | 62 | 54 | 116 |
| 10 | 55 | 58 | 113 |
| 11 | 47 | 57 | 104 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| Unclassified | 8.5% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment for all students
- Broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum
- Strong focus on reading and literacy support
- Effective personal development programs and PSHE education
- Supportive leadership with positive staff morale
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leading to gaps in knowledge retention
- Some low-level disruption caused by a minority of pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 36.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 124 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 149 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 51 | 9 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Westwood Academy
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU |
0.65 miles |
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Thundersley Primary School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT |
0.71 miles |
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Wyburns Primary School
Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE |
1.08 miles |
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Kingston Primary School
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG |
1.12 miles |
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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Bilton Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2HQ |
1.17 miles |
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Hadleigh Junior School
Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2DQ |
1.2 miles |
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Rayleigh Primary School
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD |
1.21 miles |
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The Robert Drake Primary School
Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3HT |
1.44 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX |
1.64 miles |
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Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA |
1.68 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG |
1.68 miles |
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Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
1.71 miles |
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Kents Hill Junior School
Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS |
1.71 miles |
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Edward Francis Primary School
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ |
1.73 miles |
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Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW |
1.96 miles |
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH |
1.97 miles |
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South Benfleet Primary School
High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA |
1.99 miles |
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Edwards Hall Primary School
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ |
2.11 miles |
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Down Hall Primary School
Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW |
2.16 miles |
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Jotmans Hall Primary School
High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RG |
2.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
0.42 miles |
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USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
0.8 miles |
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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
0.84 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
1.65 miles |
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The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
1.9 miles |
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The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
2.02 miles |
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Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
2.11 miles |
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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
2.13 miles |
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Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
2.26 miles |
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The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
2.76 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
2.83 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
2.93 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
3.12 miles |
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The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
3.16 miles |
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
3.17 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
3.19 miles |
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Castle View School
Foksville Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7FH |
3.25 miles |
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Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
3.26 miles |
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Fast Progress Tuition Limited
1 Vikings Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0PB |
3.68 miles |
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Athena School
167 Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HN |
3.69 miles |