Orsett Heath Academy

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 4DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Orsett Heath Academy is a secondary school in Grays for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 4th of 7 secondary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

113 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.0

47.0, 0.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths47.8%

47.8%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.7%

71.7%, 6.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc37.2%

37.2%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

699 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals23%

23%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.7%

6.7%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Orsett Heath Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Hathaway Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
William Edwards School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 42.5
Grays Convent High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.7
The Gateway Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.1
Thames Park Secondary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.4

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sian Rawson
Phone: 01375802800
Website: orsettheathacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 4DG
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 147847

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.