The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 505
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Wakeling
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 512m away
The Light Christian School
Independent · 613m away
The Hathaway Academy
Secondary · 841m away
Little Thurrock Primary School
Primary · 900m away
Thameside Primary School
Primary · 951m away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Deneholm Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Quarry Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Quarry Hill Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Quarry Hill Academy?
Quarry Hill Academy currently has 505 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Quarry Hill Academy take?
Quarry Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Quarry Hill Academy?
Quarry Hill Academy is in Grays, RM17 5UT, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Quarry Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Quarry Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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