Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Girls

Grays Convent High School

College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UX
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Grays Convent High School
Grays, RM17 5UX
654 Pupils
620 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
19.60% FSM %
— Boys
654 Girls
About Grays Convent High School

Grays Convent High School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Thurrock, East of England. The school is girls-only and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 654 pupils on roll. School capacity: 620. Current headteacher: Penny Johnson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Thurrock or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Thurrock
Region East of England
Administrative District Thurrock
Parliamentary Constituency Thurrock
Ward Grays Thurrock
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015682
URN 115239
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Laurie Eve Chair of Governors 01/10/2025 11/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tayo Oseni-Alexis Chair of Governors 11/02/2026 23/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Solomon Alexis Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Copley Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Phillipa Crilly Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Penny Johnson Governor 22/04/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Lee Governor 05/12/2022 29/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Patrick Meshe Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Uzezi Odjoh Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tayo Oseni-Alexis Governor 24/05/2024 11/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Prayle Governor 25/10/2023 24/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Kachinga Shamboko Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Quarry Hill Academy
0.11 km • Grays
Other
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
0.4 km • Grays
Other
The Light Christian School
0.66 km • Grays
Other
The Hathaway Academy
0.73 km • Grays
Other
Little Thurrock Primary School
0.87 km • Grays
Other
Thameside Primary School
1.06 km • Grays
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Grays Convent High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Grays, Thurrock.
Grays Convent High School has 654 pupils, with a capacity of 620.
Grays Convent High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Grays Convent High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Grays Convent High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Grays Convent High School is Mrs Penny Johnson.
Grays Convent High School is at College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UX, in the Thurrock local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Grays Convent High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Grays Convent High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Penny Johnson
College Avenue, Grays, RM17 5UX
01375376173
www.graysconvent.school/
Location
RM17 5UX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115239
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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