Quarry Hill Academy

About Quarry Hill Academy

Quarry Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 505 pupils on roll. It is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

505 / 510 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM17 5UT

Phone

01375373729

Head Teacher

Samantha Wakeling

Website

www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Quarry Hill Academy?

Quarry Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Quarry Hill Academy have?

Quarry Hill Academy has 505 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Quarry Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at Quarry Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Quarry Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Quarry Hill Academy is part of CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Quarry Hill Academy?

Quarry Hill Academy is located at Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM17 5UT.