William Edwards School
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Grays, RM16 3NJ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
9 of 11 in Thurrock
Pupils
984
First preferences per place
0.57
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 43.8 | 42.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 41% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 30% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 | -0.29 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Hathaway Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Orsett Heath Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Grays Convent High School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Thames Park Secondary School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred · 2.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 10% in England
- The Gateway Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
Best secondary schools in Grays · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
William Edwards School is in Stifford Clays (typical home £412,500, crime average).
What is William Edwards School's Ofsted rating?
William Edwards School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does William Edwards School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William Edwards School is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.