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The Hathaway Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Fatima Rodrigues

corporate_fareACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST

location_onGrays, RM17 5LL

language Visit Website phone 1375371361

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

730

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Attainment 8

41.1

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Thurrock

#2,387 of 3,216 nationally

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The Hathaway Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Grays, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Hathaway Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grays, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. The school has approximately 608 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1, placing the school #10 in Thurrock and #2,387 of 3,216 nationally. 37.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

37.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.9%

Entering EBacc42.00%

EBacc APS3.6

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.80%

EBacc APS3.48

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS3.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS2.98

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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05 December 2018

Inspection Report

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03 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-12-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-03

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-11-08

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 608 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	608	43	7.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	605	62	10.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	676	92	13.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	673	94	14.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	672	87	12.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	726	96	13.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	730	90	12.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	716	66	9.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	718	51	7.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	715	82	11.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	705	88	12.5%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	788	108	13.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	782	10	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	782	57	7.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	862	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	862	95	11.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	873	68	7.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	834	92	11.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	835	99	11.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	826	54	6.5%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	765	35	4.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	758	40	5.3%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	753	51	6.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	728	64	8.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	715	49	6.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	717	30	4.2%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree25%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree18%

disagree4%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree46%

disagree7%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Harris Academy Riverside

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Orsett Heath Academy

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