The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Gary Soars (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe FitzWimarc School
Secondary · Very close
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 913m away
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 983m away
The Sweyne Park School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Grove Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wyburns Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Edward Francis Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Edward Francis Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edward Francis Primary School?
Edward Francis Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edward Francis Primary School take?
Edward Francis Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edward Francis Primary School?
Edward Francis Primary School is in Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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