Grays Convent High School vs The Light Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 664 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 Light Christian School
Grays · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
23 students
| Measure | Grays Convent High School Grays, East of England | The Light Christian School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #80 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #592 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 655 | 23 |
| Pupils on roll | 655 | 23 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 28.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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/ | thelight-school.org/ |
The verdict
- •Grays Convent High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 23.
- •Grays Convent High School is a local authority school while The Light Christian School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grays Convent High School is girls and The Light Christian 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 The Light Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grays Convent High School and The Light Christian School?
About 664 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 Light Christian School: 23. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grays Convent High School and The Light Christian School rank in East of England?
Grays Convent High School is 80th of 460 and The Light Christian School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).