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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Castle Point Area

Schools across the Castle Point council area. Explore 5 secondary schools in Castle Point. The current top-ranked secondary schools are The King John School, The Deanes, and Harris Academy Benfleet. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Castle Point

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Castle Point39.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Castle Point30%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Castle Point3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Castle Point7.3/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Castle Point

39.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Castle Point

30%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Castle Point

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Castle Point

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Castle Point

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

The King John School
Thundersley
The Deanes
Thundersley
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
should be?5.0 · 108 reviewsFind my tutor →
Harris Academy Benfleet
South Benfleet
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
should be?5.0 · 108 reviewsFind my tutor →
Castle View School
Canvey Island
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Canvey Island