Best Schools in Grays
61 schools in Grays
Key Facts
- Grays is home to 61 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Grays outperform the national average, with 64.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a persistent absence rate of 14.5%, lower than the national 20.0%.
- Secondary schools in Grays show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.30, an Attainment 8 score of 50.07, and 53.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Grays, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 29.2%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.64, with 25.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting diverse demographics and workforce challenges.
Top Nurseries in Grays
35 nurseries in Grays
Top Primary Schools in Grays
19 primary schools in Grays
Stifford Clays Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grays, RM16 2ST
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.6%
Pupils653
P/T Ratio25.3
Quarry Hill Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grays, RM17 5UT
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected97%
Absence4.4%
Pupils505
P/T Ratio29.3
Deneholm Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Grays, RM16 2SS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.2%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio26.3
Top Secondary Schools in Grays
7 secondary schools in Grays
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grays, RM16 6SA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+1.04
Attainment 861.1
Eng+Maths89%
Pupils1,379
Orsett Heath Academy
Ofsted
Good
Grays, RM16 4DG
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils564
Thames Park Secondary School
Ofsted
Good
Grays, RM17 5FP
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils740
William Edwards School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Grays, RM16 3NJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.29
Attainment 843.8
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils1,105
Top Independent Schools in Grays
1 independent schools in Grays
Frequently Asked Questions
Grays has 61 schools, including 19 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 35 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Grays | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.20 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,713 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.