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The Hathaway Academy
Hathaway Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5LL, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.2 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
608
Capacity
560
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 75% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 57%, while 37% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a reasonable level of academic success. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in comparison to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 42% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.4%
White Other20.2%
Black African18.4%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Asian Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.48937, 0.32800 · RM17 5LL
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN139578
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hathaway Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Hathaway Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is The Hathaway Academy a good school?
The Hathaway Academy scores 30.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 The Hathaway Academy in GCSEs?
The Hathaway Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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