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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Benfleet Area

Benfleet secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 41, above the England average of 39. The King John School, The Deanes, and The Appleton School serve families across this Essex town, offering comprehensive education with strong local community ties. With 3 secondary schools in the area, families benefit from accessible options close to home, though 100% are currently rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Benfleet

Key Performance Metrics for Benfleet

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Benfleet41.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Benfleet36%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Benfleet3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Benfleet7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Benfleet

41.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Benfleet

36%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Benfleet

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Benfleet

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Benfleet

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The King John School
Thundersley
The Deanes
Thundersley
The Appleton School
South Benfleet