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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (74.8)
- William Edwards School and Sports College (70.2)
- Grays Convent High School (60.4)
- Orsett Heath Academy (57.9)
- The Hathaway Academy (55.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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