Grays Convent High School vs Quarry Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 113 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grays Convent High School
Grays · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
655 students
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
| Measure | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England | Quarry Hill Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #80 of 460 | #154 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #592 of 4,090 | #1213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 655 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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.graysconvent.school/ | www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Quarry Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 80.5).
- •Grays Convent High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 501.
- •Grays Convent High School is a local authority school while Quarry Hill Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grays Convent High School is girls and Quarry Hill Academy is co-educational.
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 Grays Convent High School better than Quarry Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Quarry Hill Academy ranks higher (86.6 vs 80.5 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 Grays Convent High School and Quarry Hill Academy?
About 113 m in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grays Convent High School: 655. Quarry Hill Academy: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grays Convent High School and Quarry Hill Academy rank in East of England?
Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 and Quarry Hill Academy is 154th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).