Rayne Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Capel Road Rayne Braintree CM77 6BZ |
| Phone | 01376324959 |
| Reference Number | 145407 |
Rayne Primary and Nursery School has been evaluated as good overall in its first inspection. The school provides a calm and orderly environment where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning. Many students express enjoyment and pride in their school, noting a variety of exciting activities and effective teaching practices that support their educational growth. However, there are areas identified for development, particularly in ensuring the curriculum is fully established across all subjects and year groups, and in providing sufficient challenges for all pupils to deepen their understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 215 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.7%
Girls: 49.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 2 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 3 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and feel proud of their school.
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders prioritize personal development and promote health and safety.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and help pupils build their learning effectively.
- Pupils show great enjoyment in their reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning and sequencing are not yet fully developed across all subjects.
- Teachers do not always challenge pupils to think deeply about their learning.
- Some low-level disruption occurs due to inconsistent application of the behaviour policy.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Notley Green Primary School
Blickling Road, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7ZJ |
1.38 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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1.42 miles |
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White Court School
Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7UE |
1.7 miles |
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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
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1.77 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
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1.84 miles |
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John Ray Junior School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
2.17 miles |
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John Ray Infant School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
2.17 miles |
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Felsted Primary School
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2.52 miles |
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Great Bradfords Junior School
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2.66 miles |
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
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2.66 miles |
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Bocking Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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Lyons Hall School
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3.2 miles |
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Shalford Primary School
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3.2 miles |
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Beckers Green Primary School
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3.23 miles |
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Great Leighs Primary School
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3.51 miles |
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Cressing Primary School
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3.88 miles |
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The Flitch Green Academy
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4.03 miles |
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Stebbing Primary School
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4.17 miles |
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Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AN |
4.76 miles |
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White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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4.78 miles |
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Tabor Academy
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1.56 miles |
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The Edith Borthwick School
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1.6 miles |
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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
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2.08 miles |
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Alec Hunter Academy
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3.03 miles |
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Felsted School
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3.12 miles |