Quarry Hill Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Quarry Hill Academy.

Grays, RM175UT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

87

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
82.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 97.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
83.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradleigh Avenue
Grays, RM175UT
Phone
1375373729
Website
quarryhillacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139576
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UT
Website
www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
510 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
503
Free School Meals
29.5% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.2% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
97.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
97.0 (+38.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
22.0 (+14.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.2 (5.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 111.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
503 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We aim high, fly high!"

democracy rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Quarry Hill Academy. The school aims to provide the very best environment for all pupils to learn, to persevere and to succeed in a multi-cultural community. It emphasizes happiness, confidence and a love of learning, with aims for every child to achieve highly and make outstanding progress. The school joined Catalyst Academies Trust in 2013 and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, including in 2022, with a bespoke curriculum and a belief that every child can succeed. The executive headteacher is Mrs S Wakeling, and the motto is “We aim high, fly high.”

Facilities

Personalised Learning Centre (SEMH base) Two sites: Bradleigh site and Dell site Swimming taught by specialist teachers at Impulse Leisure Centre Book band library Read Write Inc. phonics Nelson Handwriting scheme

Curriculum Highlights

English: National Curriculum; Read Write Inc phonics; book band library; weekly comprehension; Nelson handwriting; daily grammar/punctuation/spelling Mathematics: National Curriculum; whole school calculation policy; Purple Mash/Mirodo/SATs Companion for homework; weekly problem-solving Science: whole days dedicated; personalised schemes of work Religious Education: SACRE locally‑agreed syllabus History: British/European/World History; personalised schemes Geography: UK and overseas knowledge; personalised schemes Computing: variety of software Physical Education: Val Sabin schemes; swimming taught by Impulse Leisure Centre PSHE/SRE: PSHE from PSHE Association; SRE from FPA Music: Music Express scheme; Djembe drums Art: history of artists; visual/tactile expression Design and Technology: practical skills; aesthetics and environment awareness MFL: Language Angels scheme for Year 3–6; pupils speak over 45 languages; Cultural Celebration Events

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy managed by Quarry Hill Academy's Local Governing Body; parents must apply to the Local Authority; For 2026/27 reception, applications can be made from 1 November 2025 to 15 January 2026.

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