Schools in Rayleigh
There are 10 schools in Rayleigh on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Essex local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Rayleigh (8)
- Down Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school · SS6 9LW
- Edward Francis Primary SchoolCommunity school · SS6 8AJ
- Glebe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · SS6 9HG
- Grove Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 8UA
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 9EH
- Rayleigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 7DD
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 9NE
- Wyburns Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 7PE
Secondary schools in Rayleigh (2)
- The FitzWimarc SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 8EB
- The Sweyne Park SchoolAcademy converter · SS6 9BZ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Rayleigh?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 10 open schools with a Rayleigh address (as of 5 June 2026), including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Rayleigh guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Rayleigh?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.