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
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.
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.
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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)
- William Edwards School (55.0)
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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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