What is Rayleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rayleigh Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Rayleigh Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Rayleigh Primary School is a primary school in Rayleigh, for ages 2–11.

Where is Rayleigh Primary School?

Rayleigh Primary School is in Rayleigh, SS6 7DD (Essex local authority).

How many pupils attend Rayleigh Primary School?

Rayleigh Primary School has around 463 pupils on roll.

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Rayleigh Primary School

Goodgraded 26/03/2024Ages 2–11463 pupilsDoes not apply

Rayleigh, SS6 7DD

Essex

Rayleigh Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Rayleigh, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 463 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2024, Rayleigh Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Rayleigh can view Rayleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Rayleigh (SS6 7DD), Rayleigh Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 26/03/2024

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence8.2%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher22.3England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS95%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals15.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language7.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)19%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Rayleigh

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Glebe Primary School0.5 mi The Sweyne Park School0.7 mi The FitzWimarc SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Edward Francis Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Down Hall Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi The DeanesGood · 1.2 mi

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