Best 3 Primary schools in Rayleigh – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Rayleigh Primary School (Primary) in Rayleigh; Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Rayleigh; Down Hall Primary School (Primary) in Rayleigh — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Rayleigh Primary School, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School and Down Hall Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Rayleigh, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Rayleigh Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Rayleigh Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,150, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD and ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST.

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Attribute	Rayleigh Primary School SS6 7DD	Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School SS6 9EH	Down Hall Primary School SS6 9LW
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Rayleigh Essex SS6 7DD	Rayleigh Essex SS6 9EH	Rayleigh Essex SS6 9LW
Latest Ofsted	2 13 May 2024	2 13 Jun 2016	2 13 May 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	472	420	315
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD	ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST	Essex (881)
Website	www.rayleighprimary.org.uk	www.olorcps.net	www.downhallprimary.com
Telephone	01268775712	01268785741	01268780018
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Rayleigh Primary School

SS6 7DD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7DD
Ofsted: 2 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SCHOOLS FOR EVERY CHILD
Website: www.rayleighprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01268775712

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

SS6 9EH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 9EH
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2016
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Website: www.olorcps.net
Telephone: 01268785741

Down Hall Primary School

SS6 9LW

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 9LW
Ofsted: 2 13 May 2016
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.downhallprimary.com
Telephone: 01268780018

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.