The Deanes

About The Deanes

The Deanes is an academy sponsor led in Benfleet, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 587 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.2 (2025/26). 25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

587 / 600 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD

Phone

01268773545

Head Teacher

Desi McKeown

Website

www.thedeanes.academy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Deanes?

The Deanes is an academy sponsor led in Benfleet, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Deanes have?

The Deanes has 587 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Deanes's Ofsted rating?

The Deanes was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does The Deanes perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Deanes achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Deanes part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Deanes is part of SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Deanes?

The Deanes is located at Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD.