Grays Convent High School vs The Hathaway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 729 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
The Hathaway Academy
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
586 students
| Measure | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England | The Hathaway Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 460 | #331 of 460 |
| National rank | #592 of 4,090 | #2689 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 655 | 586 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 586 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.7 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.3% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.5% | 57.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.21 | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.graysconvent.school/ | hathawayacademy.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grays Convent High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 35.2).
- •Grays Convent High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 586.
- •Grays Convent High School is a local authority school while The Hathaway Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grays Convent High School is girls and The Hathaway 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 The Hathaway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Grays Convent High School ranks higher (80.5 vs 35.2 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 The Hathaway Academy?
About 729 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. The Hathaway Academy: 586. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grays Convent High School and The Hathaway Academy rank in East of England?
Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 and The Hathaway Academy is 331st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).