The Hathaway Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Hathaway Road, Grays, RM17 5LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Hathaway Academy is a secondary school in Grays for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 6th of 7 secondary schools in Grays. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 June 2015, report published 24 June 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

119 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.1

41.1, 5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37%

37%, 8.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.1%

57.1%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc42%

42%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.60

3.60, 0.49 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

586 pupils on roll, with places for 560

Eligible for free school meals32.3%

32.3%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27%

27%, 5.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Hathaway Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Grays Convent High School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.7
William Edwards School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 42.5
Orsett Heath Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.0
Thames Park Secondary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.4
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 55.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Ms Fatima Rodrigues
Phone: 01375371361
Website: hathawayacademy.attrust.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hathaway Road, Grays, RM17 5LL
Local authority: Thurrock
URN: 139578

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.