Overall Oxbridge
#1,025
2 ranked schools · -111 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,983
Applications
7
Offers
2
Offer rate28.6%
+6.2 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%
Schools in Benfleet
Essex's pivotal medieval port, Benfleet holds an important place in the county's early history, marked by the 894 Battle between Saxon and Viking forces that fundamentally shaped the region's character and identity.
The area spans several distinct neighbourhoods, including Thundersley and South Benfleet, which are among the most sought-after pockets for primary school catchments in the locality, alongside New Thundersley extending that competitive appeal further northward. Served by Benfleet railway station on the Great Eastern line, with trains reaching London Liverpool Street in roughly forty minutes, the community is positioned directly north of Canvey Island. Kents Hill frames the western residential edge.
12
Primary
schools
3
Secondary
schools
1
Post-16
colleges
2
Special
schools
of which3sixth forms·1faith18 total
Area Performance
Benfleet schools rank in the top 48% of England
Across 16 primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.47/10, +0.04 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
12% Elite
Distribution across all Benfleet schools
EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping
Benfleet vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 48%
Across all ranked Benfleet schools
Top 38%Primaryavg #5,727 of 14,978
Top 68%Secondaryavg #2,628 of 3,861
Top 61%Sixth formavg #1,549 of 2,554
Primary schools: 10 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.5/10
+0.10 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#5,727
+12 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 38% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
66%
+4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
12%
+4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.5/10
+0.10 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#5,727
+12 pts vs medianmedian 7,489
top 38% of 14,978
% reaching expected RWM standardstate
66%
+4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
12%
+4 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Secondary schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.0/10
-0.40 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#2,628
-18 pts vs medianmedian 1,931
top 68% of 3,861
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
41.2
+2.1 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.0/10
-0.40 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#2,628
-18 pts vs medianmedian 1,931
top 68% of 3,861
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
41.2
+2.1 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Sixth form schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
8.0/10
+0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,549
-11 pts vs medianmedian 1,277
top 61% of 2,554
% A*-A at A-Level
23%
-2 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
59%
+9 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Average FMS Inspection Score
8.0/10
+0.26 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#1,549
-11 pts vs medianmedian 1,277
top 61% of 2,554
% A*-A at A-Level
23%
-2 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
59%
+9 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Cambridge
#1,211
2 ranked schools · -438 places vs Eng avg #773 of 1,880
Applications
7
Offers
2
Offer rate28.6%
-0.9 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 29.4%
Top 3 Primary Schools
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Benfleet
Top 3 Secondary Schools
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Benfleet
Top 3 Sixth Forms
2026
Benfleet
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