- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
96 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 501
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Schools in RM17
A postcode district in Thurrock
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: RM17 is a postcode district in Thurrock with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries186 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All RM17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in RM17
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in RM17
6 in RM17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
41 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 530
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
88 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 691
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.7
Top Secondary Schools in RM17
3 in RM17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
82 first choices, 137 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 655
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
176 first choices, 171 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 808
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
56 first choices, 110 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 586
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Nurseries in RM17
9 in RM17, highest Ofsted grade first
Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)
Grays, RM17 6BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
2 Little Birds Parker Road
Grays, RM17 5YW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bluebirds Day Nursery
Grays, RM17 5XX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Private Schools in RM17
1 in RM17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Light Christian School
Grays, RM17 5DF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 3 areas
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in RM17, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every RM17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
RM17 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in RM17
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about RM17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in RM17?
RM17 has 18 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in RM17?
The highest-ranked schools in RM17 on Eduscope are Quarry Hill Academy, Grays Convent High School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in RM17?
There is 1 independent school in RM17. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in RM17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in RM17 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.