Orsett Heath Academy
Free schools secondary school in Grays (Thurrock).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are thrilled to introduce you to the Orsett Heath Academy website, a portal into our vibrant school community.
Since opening our doors to our first cohort in September 2020, we have established a foundation of high expectations, an enriching curriculum, outstanding teaching, robust pastoral care, and a diverse extra-curricular programme, all underpinned by a strong sense of community.
Our progress has been remarkable, culminating in the acquisition of our new 37 million building in the summer of 2024. Located near Thurrock Rugby Club and Thurrock Harriers Athletics Track, this new facility enhances our existing partnerships and paves the way for a thriving sports hub in Thurrock, benefitting students and the wider community alike.
At Orsett Heath Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of ambition and achievement, reinforced by a comprehensive pastoral care system focused on student wellbeing. We partner with families to equip our young people with resilience, capability, and responsibility, preparing them to be conscientious citizens of the future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Debating
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Rugby
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Retrieval Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 147847
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Constituency
- Thurrock
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body
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