The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Bache (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 762m away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 805m away
The FitzWimarc School
Secondary · 892m away
Edward Francis Primary School
Primary · 983m away
The Sweyne Park School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wyburns Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Omnia Foundation
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rayleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rayleigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rayleigh Primary School?
Rayleigh Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rayleigh Primary School take?
Rayleigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rayleigh Primary School?
Rayleigh Primary School is in Rayleigh, SS6 7DD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rayleigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rayleigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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