Is Edward Francis Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 167th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Edward Francis Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Edward Francis Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Edward Francis Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Edward Francis Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Edward Francis Primary School

Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ

Local ranking167th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 63

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 425
Boys: 200 (47%)
Girls: 223 (53%)
Capacity: 420 (101% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 9.4%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 9.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,186/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.7%
Black African: 0.5%
White Other: 0.2%

93.7%

White British

1.2%

Mixed White & Asian

1.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01268775047

office@edwardfrancis.essex.sch.uk

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Uplands Park Road

Rayleigh, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115012
UKPRN: 10080703
Establishment No.: 2821

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