The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 564
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Neil Frost
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 4DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTreetops School
Special school · 376m away
Treetops Free School
Free school · Grammar · 482m away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 710m away
Deneholm Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Little Thurrock Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Hathaway Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
William Edwards School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Stifford Clays Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Orsett Heath Academy a selective school?
No. Orsett Heath Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Orsett Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orsett Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orsett Heath Academy?
Orsett Heath Academy currently has 564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orsett Heath Academy take?
Orsett Heath Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Orsett Heath Academy?
Orsett Heath Academy is in Grays, RM16 4DG, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orsett Heath Academy have a sixth form?
No, Orsett Heath Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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