Edward Francis Primary School vs Grove Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Francis Primary School
Rayleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
Grove Wood Primary School
Rayleigh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
| Measure | Edward Francis Primary School Rayleigh, East of England | Grove Wood Primary School Rayleigh, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1061 of 1,872 | #532 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8755 of 15,697 | #4385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 630 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 630 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rayleigh | Rayleigh |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edwardfrancisprimaryschool.org.uk | www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grove Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 46.6).
- •Grove Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Grove Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Grove Wood Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 423.
- •Edward Francis Primary School is a local authority school while Grove Wood Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edward Francis Primary School better than Grove Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grove Wood Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edward Francis Primary School and Grove Wood Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rayleigh and Rayleigh in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edward Francis Primary School: 423. Grove Wood Primary School: 630. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edward Francis Primary School and Grove Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Edward Francis Primary School is 1061st of 1,872 and Grove Wood Primary School is 532nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).