Grays Convent High School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Grays Convent High School is a secondary school in Grays for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 2nd of 7 secondary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2013, report published 27 June 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

137 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.7

55.7, 9.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.3%

61.3%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths82.5%

82.5%, 17.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc87.6%

87.6%, 47.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.21

5.21, 1.12 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

655 pupils on roll, with places for 620

Eligible for free school meals21.5%

21.5%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.9%

20.9%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.7%

8.7%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Grays Convent High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Hathaway Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
Thames Park Secondary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.4
Orsett Heath Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.0
William Edwards School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 42.5
The Gateway Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.1

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Girls
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bull
Phone: 01375376173
Website: graysconvent.school (opens in a new tab)
Address: College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UX
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 115239

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.