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Rayleigh Primary School

Rochford, SS6 7DDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1021 of 13,686 nationally

About Rayleigh Primary School

Rayleigh Primary School is a state primary in Rochford, Essex, that is comfortably full but under noticeable pressure from local demand. With 463 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, the school is operating very close to its limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17. 5%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake than some of its neighbours. The school offers nursery provision for children aged two and up, and its mixed-gender, non-religious character means it draws from a broad cross-section of the local community. Demand is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 179 applications for 48 places, with 48 first-preference offers made. That works out at nearly four applicants for every place, a clear signal that Rayleigh Primary is a popular choice among Rochford families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLove Lane, Rayleigh, Rochford, SS6 7DD
HeadteacherNicola Bache
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils463
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity463 / 472 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:50

Source: rayleighprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rayleigh Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.