Treetops School is a special academy in Grays, Thurrock, for children and young people aged 5 to 19. It supports autism and moderate learning.
- Ages 5–19
- 324 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 5 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 324 (places for 318)
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Brewer (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Treetops Learning Community
- Opened
- 1 April 2017
- Free school meals
- 45.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Thurrock
- School reference (URN)
- 144234
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, moderate learning
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Thurrock (4)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Thurrock council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2014; standards maintained (March 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
Treetops Approach Road, Grays, RM16 2WU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Treetops Free School Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Deneholm Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Quarry Hill Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 miles
By need in Thurrock: Autism (7) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (5) · Speech and language (3) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2)
Questions about Treetops School
How do I get a place at Treetops School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Treetops School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Treetops School support?
Autism and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Treetops School take?
Aged 5 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Treetops School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Treetops School?
Treetops Approach Road, Grays, RM16 2WU, in Thurrock.
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