The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 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
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 740
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 29.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sam Dyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Chadwell Road, Grays, RM17 5FP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Thames Park Secondary School a selective school?
No. Thames Park Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thames Park Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Thames Park Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thames Park Secondary School?
Thames Park Secondary School currently has 740 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thames Park Secondary School take?
Thames Park Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thames Park Secondary School?
Thames Park Secondary School is in Grays, RM17 5FP, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thames Park Secondary School have a sixth form?
No, Thames Park Secondary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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