Quarry Hill Academy, Grays

Outstanding
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~425m)Possible (~607m)Unlikely (~789m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Samantha Wakeling
Pupils:501 / 510 capacity
LA:Thurrock
Phone:01375373729
Address:Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UT
Trust:CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 July 2013

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 22 November 2022View full report
URN:139576
UKPRN:10041557
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Thurrock
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2016 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Outstanding for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

19.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-9ppMaths-1ppWriting-3pp

Reading has declined from 97% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 97%. Writing has remained stable at around 95%.

Class Sizes

28.5

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

17

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Grays Rail Station (North Entrance)
847m · 14 min walk

Bus Stops

Bradleigh Avenue (E-bound)
130m · 2 min walk
Orsett Road (after)
299m · 5 min walk
Palmers Avenue (E-bound)
316m · 5 min walk
Russell Road (S-bound)
410m · 7 min walk
Stanley Road (N-bound)
426m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

501 pupils

510 capacity

9 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Grays

Low pressure
New homes approved:853
Projected new pupils:213

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grays

Admissions Demand - Thurrock

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

2,559

Applications

2,223

Got 1st preference

91.6%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across Thurrock (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

22 November 2022
17 November 2020
22 June 2016
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.38543%

Overall absence

10.70496%

Persistent absence

383

Enrolments

Authorised2.74117%
Unauthorised1.64426%
Persistent (10%+)10.70496%
Severe (50%+)0.2611%

Absence trend

3.91734%
18/19
2.8149%
20/21
5.13317%
21/22
5.25649%
22/23
4.41743%
23/24
4.38543%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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