Schools in Grays, East of England (2025)
24 schools · 14,572 students · 22 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 639.
Grays, in East of England, has 24 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 14,572 students. By level there are 17 primary, 7 secondary; by sector 22 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Grays's schools is 639, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
23 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Quarry Hill Academy (86.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Grays Convent High School (80.5, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (79.9, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (1,435 students), The Gateway Academy (1,030 students), William Edwards School (984 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Grays
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 187Quarry Hill AcademyGrays · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 281Grays Convent High SchoolGrays · Local authority Secondary55.7 Attainment 8 · 655 students
- 380Harris Academy Chafford HundredGrays · Academy Secondary55.5 Attainment 8 · 1,435 students
- 480West Thurrock AcademyGrays · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 578Chadwell St Mary Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 675Harris Primary Academy Chafford HundredGrays · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 679 students
- 773Tudor Court Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 653 students
- 871Woodside AcademyGrays · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 662 students
- 970Orsett Church of England Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 1066Warren Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 1166The Gateway Primary Free SchoolGrays · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1263Belmont Castle AcademyGrays · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 691 students
- 1361Orsett Heath AcademyGrays · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 699 students
- 1458Thames Park Secondary SchoolGrays · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 808 students
- 1557Deneholm Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 1656St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 530 students
- 1753Herringham Primary AcademyGrays · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 425 students
- 1853Stifford Clays Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 606 students
- 1950Little Thurrock Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 639 students
- 2049The Gateway AcademyGrays · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,030 students
- 2144William Edwards SchoolGrays · Academy Secondary42.5 Attainment 8 · 984 students
- 2235The Hathaway AcademyGrays · Academy Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 586 students
- 2326Thameside Primary SchoolGrays · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 844 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarry Hill Academy Grays · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 86.6 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 2 | Grays Convent High School Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 80.5 Top 25% | 55.7 Attainment 8 | 655 |
| 3 | Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 79.9 Top 25% | 55.5 Attainment 8 | 1,435 |
| 4 | West Thurrock Academy Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.5 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 5 | Chadwell St Mary Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 78.1 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 6 | Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 679 |
| 7 | Tudor Court Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.9 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 653 |
| 8 | Woodside Academy Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 662 |
| 9 | Orsett Church of England Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 70.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 10 | Warren Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 11 | The Gateway Primary Free School Grays · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 12 | Belmont Castle Academy Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 691 |
| 13 | Orsett Heath Academy Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.0 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 699 |
| 14 | Thames Park Secondary School Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 808 |
| 15 | Deneholm Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 16 | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 530 |
| 17 | Herringham Primary Academy Grays · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 425 |
| 18 | Stifford Clays Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 606 |
| 19 | Little Thurrock Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 639 |
| 20 | The Gateway Academy Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.8 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,030 |
| 21 | William Edwards School Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 42.5 Attainment 8 | 984 |
| 22 | The Hathaway Academy Grays · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 586 |
| 23 | Thameside Primary School Grays · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 844 |
Other schools in Grays
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Grays side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grays?
Quarry Hill Academy is the highest-ranked school in Grays with a Success Index (England) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Grays?
Grays has 24 schools (17 primary, 7 secondary) educating 14,572 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Grays?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Grays is 639. Number of pupils in the latest school census.