The King John School Catchment Area
The King John School is a academy converter secondary school in Benfleet, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2108 pupils, and a capacity of 2000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,108
Pupils
2,000
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
The King John School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The King John School 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.
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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 King John School — School Information
- Full address
- Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 1RQ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136577
Other Secondary Schools in Benfleet
If The King John School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Benfleet are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The King John School
Is The King John School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The King John School currently has 2108 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The King John School? ▾
Admission to The King John School 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 King John School cover? ▾
The King John School is a secondary school in Benfleet, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The King John School? ▾
The King John School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.