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Orsett Heath Academy

Thurrock, RM16 4DGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
221 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Orsett Heath Academy

Orsett Heath Academy was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, with inspectors awarding the highest possible mark of Outstanding for leadership and management. The school, which serves pupils aged 11 to 16 in Thurrock, has a headteacher in Neil Frost who has clearly driven strong leadership standards. The inspection report gave Good ratings across the board for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and personal development. While the school does not have a sixth form, its focus on the secondary years is producing solid academic outcomes. The most telling metric is the school's Progress 8 score, which sits at 0.58. That figure is well above the local authority average of 0.14, placing Orsett Heath among the stronger performers in Thurrock. In fact, only two schools in the entire local authority hold an Outstanding rating, and the nearest of those, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, is 4.2 kilometres away. For families prioritising academic progress, Orsett Heath's data suggests pupils here typically achieve better results than their peers in similar schools across the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStanford Road, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 4DG
HeadteacherNeil Frost
Local AuthorityThurrock
Number of Pupils564
Free School Meals (FSM)22.3%
School Capacity564 / 1,200 (47% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Astro TurfLibraryDining HallScience LabsICT SuiteSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

HockeyDanceCross CountryCricketGymnasticsBasketballMartial ArtsRugbySwimmingRowing

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraNewspaperCodingChessDebateEco ClubScience ClubChoirArt ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: orsettheathacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orsett Heath Academy

Orsett Heath Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.