Schools in Rayleigh, East of England (2025)
10 schools · 6,138 students · 8 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 423.
Rayleigh, in East of England, has 10 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,138 students. By level there are 8 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 8 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Rayleigh's schools is 423, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Rayleigh Primary School (75.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Down Hall Primary School (73.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (69.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The FitzWimarc School (1,770 students), The Sweyne Park School (1,429 students), Grove Wood Primary School (630 students).
Ranked schools in Rayleigh
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 175Rayleigh Primary SchoolRayleigh · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 463 students
- 273Down Hall Primary SchoolRayleigh · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 272 students
- 369Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary SchoolRayleigh · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 467Grove Wood Primary SchoolRayleigh · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 630 students
- 559The FitzWimarc SchoolRayleigh · Academy Secondary45.2 Attainment 8 · 1,770 students
- 652The Sweyne Park SchoolRayleigh · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 1,429 students
- 747Edward Francis Primary SchoolRayleigh · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 841St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolRAYLEIGH · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
- 939Glebe Primary SchoolRayleigh · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 403 students
- 1026Wyburns Primary SchoolRayleigh · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayleigh Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 463 |
| 2 | Down Hall Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 272 |
| 3 | Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 4 | Grove Wood Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 630 |
| 5 | The FitzWimarc School Rayleigh · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 59.3 Top 50% | 45.2 Attainment 8 | 1,770 |
| 6 | The Sweyne Park School Rayleigh · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 51.6 Top 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 1,429 |
| 7 | Edward Francis Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 46.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 8 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School RAYLEIGH · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 141 |
| 9 | Glebe Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 403 |
| 10 | Wyburns Primary School Rayleigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rayleigh side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rayleigh?
Rayleigh Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Rayleigh with a Success Index (England) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Rayleigh?
Rayleigh has 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) educating 6,138 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Rayleigh?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Rayleigh is 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.