Compare Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and The Gateway Academy and The Hathaway Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Secondary) in Grays; The Gateway Academy (Secondary) in Grays; The Hathaway Academy (Secondary) in Grays — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, The Gateway Academy and The Hathaway Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Grays, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Harris Academy Chafford Hundred), published May 2024. The lowest is 2 (The Gateway Academy), published Apr 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Harris Federation, Gateway Learning Community and Academy Transformation Trust.

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Attribute	Harris Academy Chafford Hundred RM16 6SA	The Gateway Academy RM16 4LU	The Hathaway Academy RM17 5LL
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Grays Essex RM16 6SA	Grays Essex RM16 4LU	Grays Essex RM17 5LL
Latest Ofsted	1 8 May 2024	2 29 Apr 2019	2 24 Jun 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1035	560
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Harris Federation	Gateway Learning Community	Academy Transformation Trust
Website	www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk	www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk	hathawayacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone	01375484580	01375489000	01375371361
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

RM16 6SA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Grays
Essex
RM16 6SA
Ofsted: 1 8 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harris Federation
Website: www.harrischaffordhundred.org.uk
Telephone: 01375484580

The Gateway Academy

RM16 4LU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Grays
Essex
RM16 4LU
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gateway Learning Community
Website: www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01375489000

The Hathaway Academy

RM17 5LL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Grays
Essex
RM17 5LL
Ofsted: 2 24 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: hathawayacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01375371361

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.