Rayleigh Primary School
Rayleigh, SS6 7DD · Essex · primary school
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72nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 3,977 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rayleigh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join JoAS, Deanes (SSP), and Rayleigh Tennis Club, attend swimming lessons, and sing in the school choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 463 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Deanes (SSP) programme? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 9 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Rayleigh Primary School
Overview
Rayleigh Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. The report highlights a school where teachers maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are kind, resilient, and achieve highly in reading and mathematics. Despite recent leadership changes, the school has established a clear vision and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘highly positive behaviours’ and are described as ‘kind’ and ‘resilient’, particularly in the early years where children are ‘eager to learn’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with ‘exceptionally high’ outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at key stage 2.
- Teachers use a ‘highly consistent approach’ to teaching reading, ensuring children gain sounds with ease and apply phonics confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well’ due to precise identification and adapted curriculum strategies.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils fostering relationships founded on ‘trust and respect’ and engaging in leadership roles such as ‘eco counsellors’.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of curriculum areas, leaders must refine the curriculum to ensure knowledge is ‘clearly prescribed’ and builds precisely on prior learning, as some content does not link clearly to what pupils have learned before.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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