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William Edwards School

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William Edwards School

Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 3NJ

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Pupils
1,105
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.6%
Attainment 8
42.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.2%
Basics 9-5
34.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.1%
EBacc APS
3.64
EBacc 9-5
13.3%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
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About William Edwards School

William Edwards School is a secondary school in Grays, Thurrock. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 1,105 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stifford Clays Road, Grays, RM16 3NJ | More schools in Thurrock

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Edwards School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about William Edwards School

What is William Edwards School's Ofsted rating?
William Edwards School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are William Edwards School's latest exam results?
William Edwards School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is William Edwards School located?
William Edwards School is a secondary school in Grays, Thurrock (RM16 3NJ).
How many pupils attend William Edwards School?
William Edwards School has around 1,105 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare William Edwards School with other schools?
View William Edwards School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Thurrock.