The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.7
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 124 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Head
- Mrs Penny Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
College Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5UX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Grays Convent High School a selective school?
No. Grays Convent High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Grays Convent High School's Ofsted rating?
Grays Convent High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grays Convent High School?
Grays Convent High School currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grays Convent High School take?
Grays Convent High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Grays Convent High School?
Grays Convent High School is in Grays, RM17 5UX, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grays Convent High School have a sixth form?
No, Grays Convent High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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