Edward Francis Primary School

About Edward Francis Primary School

Edward Francis Primary School is a community school in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 425 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

425 / 420 (101%) · over capacity

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ

Phone

01268775047

Headteacher

Gary Soars

Website

www.edwardfrancisprimaryschool.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Edward Francis Primary School?

Edward Francis Primary School is a community school in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Edward Francis Primary School have?

Edward Francis Primary School has 425 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Edward Francis Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Edward Francis Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Edward Francis Primary School?

Edward Francis Primary School is located at Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ.