The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 608
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Fatima Rodrigues (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hathaway Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 329m away
Quarry Hill Academy
Primary · 841m away
Little Thurrock Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Deneholm Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Stifford Clays Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Light Christian School
Independent · 1.3km away
William Edwards School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hathaway Academy a selective school?
No. The Hathaway Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hathaway Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hathaway Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hathaway Academy?
The Hathaway Academy currently has 608 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hathaway Academy take?
The Hathaway Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hathaway Academy?
The Hathaway Academy is in Grays, RM17 5LL, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hathaway Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hathaway Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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