Edward Francis Primary School

URN: 115012 • Rayleigh SS6 8AJ

Overview

Name
Edward Francis Primary School
URN
115012
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gary Soars (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01268775047
Website
Visit
Address
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh SS6 8AJ

Summary

Edward Francis Primary School is a community school located in Rayleigh, Essex, accommodating 425 pupils with a capacity for 420. The school offers a mixed-gender environment and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational experience. With 9.4% of students eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing diverse needs and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all families.

The curriculum at Edward Francis Primary School is designed to engage students across key stages 1 and 2, with a strong emphasis on history and other core subjects. The school implements various policies to support special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary resources and guidance to thrive academically and socially.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with initiatives such as showarounds for prospective parents and events like the Year 6 Ancient Egyptian Day, which encourage parental engagement and foster a sense of belonging. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
425
Boys
197
Girls
228
FSM %
9.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 197 228 420 9.40
2024-09-11 421 199 222 420 7.60
2023-09-11 422 211 211 420 8.80
2022-09-11 422 211 211 420 8.80
2021-09-11 424 210 214 420 9.00
2020-09-11 426 210 216 420 7.50

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