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Edward Francis Primary School

Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ
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Edward Francis Primary School
Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ
425 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.40% FSM %
197 Boys
228 Girls
About Edward Francis Primary School

Edward Francis Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Rayleigh, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 425 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Gary Soars.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency Rayleigh and Wickford
Ward Trinity
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080703
URN 115012
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs June Lumley Chair of Governors 01/09/2012 31/08/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Annette Chan Governor 21/11/2015 07/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Natalie Day Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Greenaway Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Johns Governor 25/06/2025 25/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Meades Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sue Nichol Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maureen Pointer Governor 22/06/2022 21/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Laura Saggers Governor 26/03/2025 26/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Smith Governor 12/06/2019 11/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Soars Governor 01/09/2012 01/09/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Dave Sperring Governor 22/05/2020 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Edward Francis Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rayleigh, Essex.
Edward Francis Primary School has 425 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Edward Francis Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Edward Francis Primary School is Mr Gary Soars.
Edward Francis Primary School is at Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Edward Francis Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gary Soars
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8AJ
01268775047
www.edwardfrancisprimaryschool.org.uk
Location
SS6 8AJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115012
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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