Grays Convent High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Grays Convent High School
Address: College Avenue
Town/City: Grays
County: Essex
Postcode: RM17 5UX
Telephone Number: 01375 376173
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Bull
Capacity: 620
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 655
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.6%

Location and administration

URN: 115239
DfE Number: 883/4733
UKPRN: 10015682
UPRN: 200001551095
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Grays Town (E05016313)
Diocese: RC04(Diocese of Brentwood)

Easting & Northing: 561881E, 178571N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 0.82" N 0° 19' 48.45" E
Plus Code: 9F32F8MJ+C2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Quarry Hill Academy (0.1km)
  2. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. The Light Christian School (0.7km)
  4. The Hathaway Academy (0.7km)
  5. Little Thurrock Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Thameside Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Thames Park Secondary School (1.1km)
  8. Deneholm Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Belmont Castle Academy (1.4km)
  10. Tudor Court Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Gemma Ackred - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2030.
  • Mrs Melissa Brennan - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Bull - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Laurie Eve - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2026.
  • Mrs Marie Foucher - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mr Courtney Freese - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
  • Mr Joe Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Penny Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Tayo Oseni-Alexis - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2026.
  • Mrs Tayo Oseni-Alexis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Dame Maura Regan - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Nicola Thompson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Shernjeet Virdi - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Wilsher - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2030.