The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mr P Parascandolo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOmnia Foundation
Independent · 349m away
The Sweyne Park School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Edward Francis Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The FitzWimarc School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is in Rayleigh, SS6 9EH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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