Is Thames Park Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thames Park Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Thames Park Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (England: 46.2). 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Thames Park Secondary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Thames Park Secondary 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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Thames Park Secondary School

Chadwell Road, Grays, RM17 5FP

Local ranking9th of 13 secondary schools in Thurrock

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 25 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 58.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 119

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 740
Boys: 444 (55%)
Girls: 364 (45%)
Capacity: 900 (90% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 31.4%
EAL: 33.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 15.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 39.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,474/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 41.7%
White Other: 23.9%
Black African: 11.6%
Mixed Other: 5.2%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Black Other: 2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.8%

41.7%

White British

23.9%

White Other

11.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01375470790

thamespark@osborne.coop

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Chadwell Road

Grays, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147853
UKPRN: 10086452
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST

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