School Chooser

Secondary schools in Grays

There are 7 secondary schools in Grays (Thurrock), teaching 6,197 pupils. Of the 7 with a score, 3 do better than similar schools elsewhere in England and 1 do worse.

Best in EnglandPrimary schools in GraysAll schools in Grays
Pupils from low-income families27%average across these schools
Doing better than similar schools3 of 7scored schools in the top two bands
New-style Ofsted report cards1inspected since November 2025
Good or outstanding (old grades)5of those still on old grades
Full or nearly full4 of 7places are under pressure here
Average class size23.6one-teacher classes, January census
Well aboveAboveIn lineBelowWell belowNot scored

Secondary schools (7)

Ranked by score, highest first. The likely range shows how sure we can be. If two schools' ranges overlap, don't read it as one beating the other. Click a column heading to sort, or hover a row to find it on the map.

#SchoolPupilsLow incomeOfstedScoreLikely range
1Harris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy · ages 11-191,43518%Outstanding 20249593 to 97
2Grays Convent High SchoolRoman Catholic · ages 11-1665522%Good 20238682 to 90
3The Gateway AcademyAcademy · ages 11-161,03042%Not inspected7061 to 77
4Orsett Heath AcademyFree school · ages 11-1669923%Good 20235140 to 63
5Thames Park Secondary SchoolFree school · ages 11-1680829%Good 20234130 to 52
6The Hathaway AcademyAcademy · ages 11-1658632%Good 20243527 to 47
7William Edwards SchoolAcademy · ages 11-1698422%Report card 20261813 to 23

Secondary schools in nearby areas

Stanford-le-Hope3 schoolsSouth Ockendon2 schools

About this list

Schools are listed by their School Chooser Score, highest first. Schools without a score (independent schools and those with too little published data) come after, in alphabetical order. The score compares each school with schools that have a similar mix of pupils, not just with each other, so a school with a lower score in a wealthier area may still have better exam results. How the score works.