Thames Park Secondary School

URN: 147853 • Grays RM17 5FP

Overview

Name
Thames Park Secondary School
URN
147853
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sam Dyer (since 2025)
Telephone
01375470790
Website
Visit
Address
Chadwell Road, Grays RM17 5FP

Summary

Thames Park Secondary School, located in Grays, Thurrock, is a mixed free school that opened in September 2020. As part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, it aims to provide a high-quality education focused on academic achievement and student well-being. The school currently serves 740 pupils, with a capacity for 900, and has a notable percentage of students eligible for free school meals at 29.1%.

The curriculum at Thames Park emphasizes digital education, integrating technology into learning to enhance student engagement and understanding. The school promotes a set of co-operative values, including self-responsibility and equity, which guide its educational approach and foster a supportive community environment. The headteacher, Sam Dyer, highlights the importance of collaboration between the school and families to nurture responsible and socially aware citizens.

Thames Park also prioritises extracurricular activities, including music education and sports events, which contribute to a well-rounded student experience. The school is committed to maintaining high standards and encourages students to arrive prepared and ready to learn, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.

Key details

LA
Thurrock
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
740
Boys
409
Girls
331
FSM %
29.10
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 740 409 331 900 29.10
2024-09-11 566 325 241 900 26.10
2023-09-11 234 140 94 900 26.90
2022-09-11 234 140 94 900 26.90
2021-09-11 110 73 37 900 20.90
2020-09-11 900

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