Grays Convent High School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 400 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
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
| Measure | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 460 | #786 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #592 of 4,090 | #6607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 655 | 530 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 530 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grays Convent High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 56.4).
- •Grays Convent High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 530.
- •Grays Convent High School is a local authority school while St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grays Convent High School is girls and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 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 St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grays Convent High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 56.4 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 St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 400 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. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grays Convent High School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).