Orsett Heath Academy Catchment Area
Orsett Heath Academy is a free s secondary school in Grays, Thurrock , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 564 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
564
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
47%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Orsett Heath Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Orsett Heath Academy?
The catchment area for Orsett Heath Academy is the geographic zone Thurrock uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Orsett Heath Academy are allocated by Thurrock using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Thurrock before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Thurrock catchment area documents →Orsett Heath Academy: 1200 places, 47% filled: places available
Orsett Heath Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 564 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Orsett Heath Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Thurrock.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Thurrock publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Thurrock school admissions →
Orsett Heath Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 4DG
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147847
Other Secondary Schools in Grays
If Orsett Heath Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grays are the next closest alternatives.
Grays Convent High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RM17 5UX
The Gateway Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RM16 4LU
William Edwards School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM16 3NJ
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Catchment Area
Academy converter · RM16 6SA
The Hathaway Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RM17 5LL
Thames Park Secondary School Catchment Area
Free schools · RM17 5FP
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Orsett Heath Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Orsett Heath Academy
What is the catchment area for Orsett Heath Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Orsett Heath Academy is the geographic zone Thurrock uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Thurrock publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Orsett Heath Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Orsett Heath Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 564 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Thurrock.
What is the admissions policy for Orsett Heath Academy? ▾
Admission to Orsett Heath Academy is managed by Thurrock. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Orsett Heath Academy cover? ▾
Orsett Heath Academy is a secondary school in Grays, Thurrock, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orsett Heath Academy? ▾
Orsett Heath Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.