Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Deanes

Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, SS7 2TD
Part of: SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Deanes
Benfleet, SS7 2TD
587 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.70% FSM %
306 Boys
281 Girls
About The Deanes

The Deanes is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 587 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Desi McKeown.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Castle Point
Parliamentary Constituency Castle Point
Ward St Michael's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2016
UKPRN 10061366
URN 143639
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Denise Bottom Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gill Baynes Local Governor 01/09/2019 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Denise Bottom Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Clay Local Governor 01/04/2024 13/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Coaker Local Governor 01/09/2019 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Charlotte Ditton Local Governor 05/01/2026 31/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Simon English Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Desi McKeown Local Governor 01/10/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Milton Local Governor 28/02/2023 28/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Zoe Tebbett Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Silvia Viveiros-Stacey Local Governor 01/09/2025 11/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Cedar Hall School
0.68 km • Benfleet
Other
Westwood Academy
1.04 km • Benfleet
Other
Thundersley Primary School
1.14 km • Benfleet
Other
USP College
1.3 km • Benfleet
Other
The King John School
1.35 km • Benfleet
Other
Wyburns Primary School
1.74 km • Rayleigh
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Deanes is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Benfleet, Essex.
The Deanes has 587 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
The Deanes caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Deanes is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Deanes is Mr Desi McKeown.
The Deanes is at Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 2TD, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Deanes: Does not have a sixth form.
The Deanes is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Desi McKeown
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 2TD
01268773545
www.thedeanes.academy
Location
SS7 2TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143639
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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