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 secondary schools, of which 2 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 69% of secondary schools in Thurrock are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Thurrock follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
2
Outstanding
15%
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 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Thurrock?
There are 13 secondary schools in Thurrock, of which 2 (15%) 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?
15% of secondary schools in Thurrock are rated Outstanding and 54% 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.