William Edwards School

URN: 137214 • Grays RM16 3NJ

Overview

Name
William Edwards School
URN
137214
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
55.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Bell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01375486000
Website
Visit
Address
Stifford Clays Road, Grays RM16 3NJ

Summary

William Edwards School is a mixed secondary academy located in Grays, Thurrock, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,105 pupils and a capacity of 1,200, the school prides itself on fostering a harmonious and thriving educational environment. The school’s ethos emphasizes not only strong academic outcomes but also the importance of enriching life experiences for all students.

The curriculum at William Edwards is designed to support diverse learning needs and is complemented by a range of extracurricular activities. The school is particularly noted for its extensive Duke of Edinburgh programme, which has the largest cohort in the East of England. Additionally, it has achieved both the Artsmark Platinum Award and the Youth Sports Trust Gold Award, reflecting its commitment to excellence in arts and sports.

As part of the South West Essex Community Education Trust, William Edwards School is dedicated to providing high-quality education that maximises the future life chances of its pupils. The school community is built on the belief that every student deserves a supportive and enriching educational experience.

Key details

LA
Thurrock
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1105
Boys
618
Girls
487
FSM %
20.60
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1105 618 487 1200 20.60
2024-09-11 1180 642 538 1200 18.20
2023-09-11 1232 676 556 1200 13.10
2022-09-11 1232 676 556 1200 13.10
2021-09-11 1259 699 560 1200 10.60
2020-09-11 1266 692 574 1200 9.10

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