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Grays Convent High School
College Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5UX, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.6 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
620
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 13% nationally. The school excels in English and Maths, with 83% of students achieving grade 4 or above and 61% reaching grade 5 or higher. Additionally, a high percentage of students enter the EBacc, indicating a strong emphasis on a broad curriculum, although further details on progress measures are limited.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.7 | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 88% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.8%
Mixed Other17.3%
White British16.1%
White Other11.2%
Asian Bangladeshi5.4%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Asian Indian4.7%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.48293, 0.32996 · RM17 5UX
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN115239
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.graysconvent.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grays Convent High School rated by Ofsted?
Grays Convent High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is Grays Convent High School a good school?
Grays Convent High School scores 73.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Grays Convent High School in GCSEs?
Grays Convent High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.7. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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