GCSE 2025/26
#789 of 3,312
Better than 76% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2013
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115239.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 51.5, better than England, better than Thurrock | 45.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 74.8%, better than England, better than Thurrock | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 47.9%, similar to England, similar to Thurrock | 46% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 10.9%, worse than England, similar to Thurrock | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 72.3%, better than England, better than Thurrock | 60.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 119 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 655 |
| Girls | 655 |
| Boys | 0 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 21.5% |
| First language not English | 20.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 688 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 4.8% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 57 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 6 |
| Average class size | 21.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 41.77 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 5.61 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 25.25 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 41.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 38 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 137 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 241 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 82 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 82 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 4 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.1%, better than England, better than Thurrock | 6.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 16.3%, better than England, better than Thurrock | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.1%, similar to England, similar to Thurrock | 2.9% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 10.2% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 97.3% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 96.7% |
| Further education | 52% |
| School sixth form | 43.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2% |
| Sixth form college | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Quarry Hill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Light Christian School | Other independent school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Hathaway Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Little Thurrock Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Thames Park Secondary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Deneholm Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Belmont Castle Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Tudor Court Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. |
Grays Convent High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 Jun 2013.
Grays Convent High School ranks 789 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 76% of schools).
In 2025/26, 47.9% of pupils at Grays Convent High School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 51.5 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Grays Convent High School made 137 offers from 241 applications (1.8 per offer), and 82 of 82 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Grays Convent High School has 655 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Grays Convent High School had 688 school places in 2024/25.
No, Grays Convent High School teaches pupils up to age 16.
At Grays Convent High School, the average class had 21.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Grays Convent High School missed 6.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 16.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.