Quarry Hill Academy
99%
Capacity
505
Pupils
5.7x
Demand
About Quarry Hill Academy
Quarry Hill Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 505 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Samantha Wakeling, it falls under Thurrock local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 56th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 39 in Thurrock.
Quarry Hill Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 339 applications for 60 places, making it 5.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 129 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Quarry Hill Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Quarry Hill Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM17 5UT |
| Headteacher | Samantha Wakeling |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Number of Pupils | 505 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 505 / 510 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (97%)
56th of 13,686
Nationally
7th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 39
In Thurrock
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
97%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
97%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
339
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
129 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian29.5%
- White British24.0%
- White (other)19.0%
- Mixed9.0%
- Black1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Bradleigh Avenue, Grays
Thurrock, RM17 5UT
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