USP College, Benfleet
USP College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Benfleet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
USP College in detail
USP College in its own words
In its own words: "Join us on our mission to provide an excellent education, with innovation and creativity Our mission is to provide an excellent educational experience, delivering creative, innovative and interesting learning for our young learners and adults."
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 5.20pm, an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 5.20pm, an open evening on Thursday 21 January 2027 at 5.20pm and an open evening on Thursday 28 January 2027 at 5.20pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1694 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 30% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Benfleet Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is USP College (outside), 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D+
Average grade
25.0
Points per entry
C-
Best 3 A-Levels
2%
Achieving AAB+
Well below average
Value added
444
A-Level students
86%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,694 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
37%
Degree course
43%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,239 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from USP College
USP College celebrates strong Level 2 vocational and GCSE performance
20 Aug 2026
USP College students celebrate A-Level, T-Level and Level 3 vocational results
13 Aug 2026
From A-Levels at Palmer
11 Aug 2026
From USP College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Benfleet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Benfleet
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
Questions parents ask about USP College
What is USP College's Ofsted rating?
USP College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for USP College?
No fixed boundary. When USP College is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to USP College?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming USP College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near USP College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is USP College?
USP College is at Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)