Edward Francis Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Uplands Park Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 8AJ |
| Phone | 01268775047 |
| Reference Number | 115012 |
Edward Francis Primary School continues to demonstrate a strong performance, reaffirming its good status during this inspection. Pupils enjoy a safe and happy environment where they engage actively in their learning, appreciate their relationships with teachers, and participate in various extracurricular activities. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, ensuring that both general pupils and those with special educational needs receive the support needed to succeed academically. High standards of behavior and a strong emphasis on personal development further enhance the students' educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 425 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.35%
Girls: 53.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized.
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Effective assessment strategies in English and mathematics.
- Strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in assessment processes for foundation subjects.
- Insufficient understanding of how well the curriculum is being taught and remembered.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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