Rayleigh Primary School
URN: 139543 • Rayleigh SS6 7DD
Overview
- Name
- Rayleigh Primary School
- URN
- 139543
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268775712
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Love Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7DD
Summary
Rayleigh Primary School, located in Rayleigh, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 463 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 472. Established in 1895, the school has a long history of providing education and is committed to nurturing the individuality and curiosity of its students. The school operates under the ethos of respect for oneself, others, and the future, aligning with the values of its multi-academy trust, Schools for Every Child.
The curriculum at Rayleigh Primary School is designed to foster lifelong learning, encouraging students to explore and excel in various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on ethical behaviour, altruism, and pioneering spirit, aiming to prepare pupils for future challenges. Attendance rates vary across year groups, with Year 6 showing a commendable 97.7%.
Rayleigh Primary School actively engages with the community, hosting events such as open evenings for prospective parents and opportunities for students to participate in activities like the Pupil Senate. This involvement reflects the school's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all families.
The curriculum at Rayleigh Primary School is designed to foster lifelong learning, encouraging students to explore and excel in various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on ethical behaviour, altruism, and pioneering spirit, aiming to prepare pupils for future challenges. Attendance rates vary across year groups, with Year 6 showing a commendable 97.7%.
Rayleigh Primary School actively engages with the community, hosting events such as open evenings for prospective parents and opportunities for students to participate in activities like the Pupil Senate. This involvement reflects the school's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all families.
Useful links
- Newsletter 12th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 19th September 2025 (download)
- Monster Phonics (other)
- School Money (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- TImes tables Rockstars (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
- P Schools For Every Child (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grove Wood Primary School (77.1)
- Rayleigh Primary School (70.2)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.5)
- Glebe Primary School (65.3)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 463
- Boys
- 256
- Girls
- 207
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 463 | 256 | 207 | 472 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 446 | 241 | 205 | 472 | 19.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 459 | 226 | 233 | 472 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 459 | 226 | 233 | 472 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 462 | 227 | 235 | 472 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 473 | 235 | 238 | 472 | 12.40 |
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