Schools in Rayleigh
Rayleigh has 10 schools: 8 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 100% of the 8 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The FitzWimarc School has the highest Attainment 8 score (47.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, Down Hall Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (81% in 2025).
- 11 schools
- 2 secondary
- 8 primary
Secondary Schools in Rayleigh
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The FitzWimarc School | Good | 47.3 (2026) | -0.20 (2024) | 1,770 |
| 2 | The Sweyne Park School | Good | 41.3 (2026) | -0.38 (2024) | 1,429 |
Primary Schools in Rayleigh
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down Hall Primary School | Good | 81% (2025) | 272 |
| 2 | Rayleigh Primary School | Good | 78% (2025) | 463 |
| 3 | Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School | – | 70% (2025) | 420 |
| 4 | Grove Wood Primary School | Outstanding | 65% (2025) | 630 |
| 5 | Glebe Primary School | Good | 60% (2025) | 403 |
| 6 | Edward Francis Primary School | Good | 57% (2025) | 423 |
| 7 | Wyburns Primary School | – | 45% (2025) | 187 |
| 8 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Good | 32% (2025) | 141 |
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