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Orsett Heath Academy
Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 4DG, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
564
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 37% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
White Other9.6%
Black African6.6%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.49376, 0.35034 · RM16 4DG
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN147847
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Orsett Heath Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orsett Heath Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Orsett Heath Academy a good school?
Orsett Heath Academy scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Orsett Heath Academy in GCSEs?
Orsett Heath Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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