Which is the best primary school in Rayleigh?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Down Hall Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Rayleigh, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Rayleigh ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Rayleigh?

8 primary schools in Rayleigh published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Rayleigh, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Down Hall Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
2
Rayleigh Primary School
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11%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
3
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
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9%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
4
Grove Wood Primary School
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14%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
5
Glebe Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
6
Edward Francis Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
7
Wyburns Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
8
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
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14%

higher standard

32%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Rayleigh?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Down Hall Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Rayleigh, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Rayleigh ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Rayleigh?: 8 primary schools in Rayleigh published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.