Is Grays Convent High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Grays Convent High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Grays Convent High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.5 (England: 46.2). 47.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Grays Convent High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Grays Convent High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Grays Convent High School

College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UX

Local ranking2nd of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

620

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 11 May 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 74.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 119

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 654
Girls: 655 (100%)
Capacity: 620 (106% full)
SEND: 9.3%
FSM Eligible: 21.3%
EAL: 22.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 8.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,003/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 22.5%
Mixed Other: 18.7%
White British: 17.4%
White Other: 12.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.8%
Asian Pakistani: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 5.1%
Black Caribbean: 3.0%

22.5%

Black African

18.7%

Mixed Other

17.4%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01375376173

admin@graysconvent.thurrock.sch.uk

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College Avenue

Grays, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115239
UKPRN: 10015682
Establishment No.: 4733

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