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The Deanes

Castle Point, SS7 2TDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.71
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 114 places
Ranking
#2,854
of 3,141 nationally

About The Deanes

Parents considering The Deanes will find a school that is clearly in demand locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 532 applications for just 114 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.67, meaning nearly five families applied for every available spot. Of those, 95 first-preference offers were made from 97 first-preference applications, indicating that almost all families who put it top of their list secured a place. This level of competition suggests a strong reputation among Castle Point families. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and currently has 587 pupils against a capacity of 600. Just under a quarter of students (24.7%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDaws Heath Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, SS7 2TD
HeadteacherDesi McKeown
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils587
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity587 / 600 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Music RoomsScience LabsTheatrePlaying FieldsSports HallAstro TurfSixth Form CentreICT SuiteSwimming PoolTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

HockeySwimmingBasketballCricketRugbyDanceRoundersRowing

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraYoung EnterpriseGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:50

Source: thedeanes.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Deanes has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.