SchoolScoresThames Park Secondary School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Chadwell Road, Grays, RM17 5FP
01375 470790 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 January 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
111 pupils in this year group.
54% — 9 points above the Thurrock average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.4 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 54% |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Thurrock. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 176 |
| Of those, offered a place | 141 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 560 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Thurrock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.4% | 27.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.2% | 20.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Lower than 46% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.6% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 33.2 | 18.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Grays. Higher than 67% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 18.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Grays Convent High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hathaway Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Gateway Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Orsett Heath Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- William Edwards School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alkerden CofE Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Northfleet Technology College 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thames Park Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Thames Park Secondary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 January 2023.
How did Thames Park Secondary School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Thames Park Secondary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 176 families put Thames Park Secondary School as their first choice for 171 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 141 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147853.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.