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.

Thurrock has 13 open secondary schools. Of the 13 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (15%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 69% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Thurrock follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
15%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
70.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥈 Grays Convent High School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
🥉 Harris Academy Ockendon
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
4. Harris Academy Riverside
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. Orsett Heath Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
6. Thames Park Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
7. The Gateway Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
9. The Hathaway Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. William Edwards School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
11. St Clere's School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
12. Ormiston Park Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school
13. Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 35 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Thurrock?
There are 13 open secondary schools in Thurrock (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 13 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Thurrock?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Thurrock is Harris Academy Chafford Hundred. The full ranked table above lists the top 13 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Thurrock?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Thurrock?
Primary and secondary applications in Thurrock are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Thurrock council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.