Rayleigh primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Rayleigh Primary School, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, and Grove Wood Primary School are among the highest-performing options in this historic Essex market town. With 8 schools serving families in Rayleigh Town Centre, Downhall, and Rawreth, pupils achieve 84% meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 23% reach the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%, reflecting strong academic foundations across the area. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Down Hall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rayleigh Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #3 | Grove Wood Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #4 | Wyburns Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Rayleigh | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
| #8 | Glebe Primary School, Rayleigh | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Edward Francis Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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