The Deanes Catchment Area
The Deanes is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Benfleet, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 587 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
587
Pupils
600
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Deanes Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Deanes sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Deanes — School Information
- Full address
- Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 2TD
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143639
Other Secondary Schools in Benfleet
If The Deanes is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Benfleet are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Deanes
Is The Deanes oversubscribed? ▾
The Deanes is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Deanes? ▾
Admission to The Deanes is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Deanes cover? ▾
The Deanes is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Deanes? ▾
The Deanes was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.