Glebe Primary School
Rayleigh, SS6 9HG · Essex · primary school
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308th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glebe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 3.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Glebe Primary School
Overview
Glebe Primary School is described as a “welcoming and happy place” where pupils are “proud ambassadors” who enjoy attending. The inspection confirms that leaders have planned an “ambitious curriculum” and that staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, resulting in a positive culture of kindness and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils “enjoy learning” and demonstrate enthusiasm for topics such as ‘Groovy Greeks’ and reading books about espionage.
- Teachers “adapt teaching effectively” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including deaf pupils, allowing them to access the same ambitious curriculum.
- A “passion for reading pervades the school,” supported by a wide range of new books and a book vending machine that encourages reading for pleasure.
- Behaviour policies are “clearly understood and implemented consistently,” ensuring pupils feel safe and bullying is rare.
- Leaders are “tenacious” in improving attendance and work closely with families and agencies to support pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ assessment and feedback approaches do not always provide “clear guidance on how to improve work,” meaning some pupils do not deepen their learning.
- There are “inconsistencies in the teaching of phonics” at early stages, which may prevent some pupils from developing fluency and language comprehension quickly enough.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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