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The King John School
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- Castle Point SS7 1RQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well; their subject knowledge builds up from lesson to lesson.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons; the school is a calm and orderly place.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and appreciate training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Training helps teachers develop further subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: School is well led and managed; some inconsistency in curriculum implementation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Communication: Parents receive excellent communication about their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' satisfaction is very high, with praise for pastoral care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are quick to resolve disagreements and support behaviour management.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have a precise understanding of strengths and areas for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and safety measures are strong.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High regard for pupils' welfare with effective safeguarding procedures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of support available including resolving disagreements.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and guidance for sixth form students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ambitious support for SEND pupils helping them make good progress.
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The King John School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 2094 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome Message from the Headteacher Mrs McGauley
A very warm welcome to The King John School, a large, mixed comprehensive with a well-established sixth form. The school was created in 1949, and since then has served the ever-growing communities of Thundersley and Benfleet, as well as welcoming students from further afield. It is a popular, oversubscribed school where students' very high attendance and levels of achievement reflect their commitment and enjoyment of school life.
To enable our students to be happy and successful learners, we strive to create a caring, supportive and aspirational learning community, with high expectations and opportunities for all. We believe in offering a broad and balanced curriculum to enable students to flourish as individuals, and to achieve future success in whatever they choose to become later in life. This includes a strong emphasis on sport and the Arts. We strive to nurture and develop our global citizens of the future by celebrating success and valuing aspiration. We are determined every student should maximise their potential.
The recruitment, retention and training of fully-qualified staff play a key part in our drive to secure strong academic outcomes for all students, and to instil a life-long love of learning. We understand the vitally important role of partnerships between families and school, and value our relationships with all members of the community we serve.
We have a thriving sixth form, which has been significantly extended to provide a wealth of additional, state-of-the-art facilities. Students' destinations are very strong, and they progress to Higher Education, including Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities, apprenticeships and employment.
We hope this website provides an insight into our values, expectations and ambitions for all our learners, including our key priorities as a school for the future. However, if you would like to find out more about our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Melanie McGauley
Headteacher
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A very warm welcome to The King John School, a large, mixed comprehensive with a well-established sixth form. The school was created in 1949, and since then has served the ever-growing communities of Thundersley and Benfleet, as well as welcoming students from further afield. It is a popular, oversubscribed school where students' very high attendance and levels of achievement reflect their commitment and enjoyment of school life.
To enable our students to be happy and successful learners, we strive to create a caring, supportive and aspirational learning community, with high expectations and opportunities for all. We believe in offering a broad and balanced curriculum to enable students to flourish as individuals, and to achieve future success in whatever they choose to become later in life. This includes a strong emphasis on sport and the Arts. We strive to nurture and develop our global citizens of the future by celebrating success and valuing aspiration. We are determined every student should maximise their potential.
The recruitment, retention and training of fully-qualified staff play a key part in our drive to secure strong academic outcomes for all students, and to instil a life-long love of learning. We understand the vitally important role of partnerships between families and school, and value our relationships with all members of the community we serve.
We have a thriving sixth form, which has been significantly extended to provide a wealth of additional, state-of-the-art facilities. Students' destinations are very strong, and they progress to Higher Education, including Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities, apprenticeships and employment.
We hope this website provides an insight into our values, expectations and ambitions for all our learners, including our key priorities as a school for the future. However, if you would like to find out more about our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Melanie McGauley
Headteacher
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.10% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 331 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 341 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 318 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 2 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 14 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 312 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 319 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.28 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.46 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.10% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 198 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.19 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.3 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 229 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.06 2 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.69 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.9% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 215 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.68 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.08 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.2% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 53 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.38 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.72 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.9% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 45 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King John School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1