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OpenSecondaryURN 137214

William Edwards School

Academy converter · Grays · RM16 3NJ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

984

Local authority

Thurrock

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Grays, Thurrock, 984 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 22.4%.

Open schools in Grays
26
Secondary schools in Grays
7
Academies among open schools in Grays
77% (20)
Open schools in RM16
17
Secondary in RM16
4
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Secondary in Thurrock LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137214

Location

Address
Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays
Postcode
RM16 3NJ
Town
Grays
County
Essex
Local authority
Thurrock
District
Thurrock
Constituency
Thurrock
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
984
Boys / girls
557 / 427
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
984 / 1,200 (82%)
Free school meals
22.4%
FSM pupils
220
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET)

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lynne Sexton
Telephone
01375486000
Website
http://williamedwards.org.uk/

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-03-10 — Needs attention (Report)