Belmont Castle Academy vs Grays Convent High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Castle Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
691 students
Grays Convent High School
Grays · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
655 students
| Measure | Belmont Castle Academy Grays, East of England | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #639 of 1,872 | #80 of 460 |
| National rank | #5208 of 15,697 | #592 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 691 | 655 |
| Pupils on roll | 691 | 655 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.7% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.s562128340.websitehome.co.uk/ | www.graysconvent.school/ |
The verdict
- •Grays Convent High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 63.1).
- •Belmont Castle Academy is the larger school with 691 students compared with 655.
- •Belmont Castle Academy is a academy school while Grays Convent High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Belmont Castle Academy is co-educational and Grays Convent High School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont Castle Academy better than Grays Convent High School?
On the Success Index (England), Grays Convent High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belmont Castle Academy and Grays Convent High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Castle Academy: 691. Grays Convent High School: 655. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Castle Academy and Grays Convent High School rank in East of England?
Belmont Castle Academy is 639th of 1,872 and Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).