Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9EH
Part of: ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Rayleigh, SS6 9EH
422 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.00% FSM %
218 Boys
204 Girls
About Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rayleigh, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: P Parascandolo.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency Rayleigh and Wickford
Ward Sweyne Park and Grange
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10080972
URN 145996
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tina Rance Chair of Local Governing Body 12/07/2023 12/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katherine Abel Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne-Marie Chester Local Governor 13/10/2025 12/10/2029 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Paul Dulieu Local Governor 01/02/2025 31/01/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Jennifer Gamble Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Graham Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Hyatt Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Paul Parascandolo Local Governor 03/01/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nicola Tilley Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Omnia Foundation
0.35 km •
Other
The Sweyne Park School
1.05 km • Rayleigh
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
1.13 km • RAYLEIGH
Other
Glebe Primary School
1.14 km • Rayleigh
Other
Down Hall Primary School
1.64 km • Rayleigh
Other
Rayleigh Primary School
1.68 km • Rayleigh
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rayleigh, Essex.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is Mr P Parascandolo.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is at Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9EH, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr P Parascandolo
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9EH
01268785741
www.olorcps.net
Location
SS6 9EH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145996
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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