Orsett Heath Academy vs William Edwards School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orsett Heath Academy
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
William Edwards School
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
984 students
| Measure | Orsett Heath Academy Grays, East of England | William Edwards School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 460 | #278 of 460 |
| National rank | #1429 of 4,090 | #2292 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 699 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 699 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.orsettheathacademy.org.uk/ | williamedwards.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orsett Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 43.7).
- •William Edwards School is the larger school with 984 students compared with 699.
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 Orsett Heath Academy better than William Edwards School?
On the Success Index (England), Orsett Heath Academy ranks higher (61.0 vs 43.7 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 Orsett Heath Academy and William Edwards School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orsett Heath Academy: 699. William Edwards School: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orsett Heath Academy and William Edwards School rank in East of England?
Orsett Heath Academy is 178th of 460 and William Edwards School is 278th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).