Grays Convent High School
Grays, RM17 5UX · Thurrock · secondary school
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3rd of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 921 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.9 · 58 | 30% | 1.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.76 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.5 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grays Convent High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 61.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.76 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Year 7 choir. Sports include netball, cross country, football, rugby, trampoline, athletics, badminton, and cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 655 pupils against a stated capacity of 620. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their progress scores across different subjects? What specific support is available for Year 7 pupils joining the choir or sports teams?
What Ofsted said about Grays Convent High School
Overview
Grays Convent High School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel part of a supportive family. The report highlights strong relationships, a calm and orderly environment, and a curriculum that is generally well-planned and aspirational.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with staff dealing effectively with the rare occasions when bullying occurs.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use creative activities, such as real-life artefacts, to enrich the curriculum.
- The school provides extensive opportunities for personal development, including ‘Rise Above’ events and the Thurrock Trailblazer project.
- Leaders manage staff workload effectively, and staff feel supported and valued by senior leaders and governors.
- Key vocabulary is explicitly taught, enabling pupils to use it competently when speaking and writing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the necessary expertise to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) consistently.
- Leaders should clearly set out what pupils need to learn in all subjects and ensure staff check pupils’ understanding purposefully to address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained, vigilant to signs of potential harm, and taking swift action when concerns arise.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.3 |
| 2024/25 | 55.7 |
| 2025/26 | 51.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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