Best Secondary Schools in Thurrock 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Thurrock. Updated with 2025–26 data.

13
Total schools
1
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
70.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
🥈 Grays Convent High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Harris Academy Riverside
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. The Gateway Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
5. St Clere's School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
6. William Edwards School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
7. The Hathaway Academy
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
8. Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary
 Inadequate 41 View school
9. Ormiston Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 38 View school
10. Thames Park Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 32 View school
11. Orsett Heath Academy
Secondary
 Good 32 View school
12. Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 18 View school
13. Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 10 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Thurrock?
There are 13 secondary schools in Thurrock, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Thurrock?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Thurrock is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Thurrock?
Primary and secondary school applications in Thurrock are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Thurrock council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Thurrock?
8% of secondary schools in Thurrock are rated Outstanding and 62% are rated Good. 84.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.