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The Sweyne Park School

Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ
Part of: RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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The Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ
1,422 Pupils
1,520 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
18.80% FSM %
689 Boys
733 Girls
About The Sweyne Park School

Located in Rayleigh (SS6 9BZ), The Sweyne Park School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 1,422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,520. Current headteacher: John Edwards (Acting).

Data for The Sweyne Park School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RAYLEIGH SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10040978
URN 139534
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lynda Walker Chair of Local Governing Body 16/09/2021 11/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Anslow Local Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Linda Brooks Local Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Irena Cassar Local Governor 12/12/2025 11/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Chaplin Local Governor 15/02/2019 14/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jackie Chawner Local Governor 16/09/2021 11/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Downes Local Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Ferguson Local Governor 11/09/2024 10/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Greene Local Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ed Hawkings Local Governor 11/07/2025 10/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
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0.36 km • Rayleigh
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0.64 km • Rayleigh
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0.76 km • RAYLEIGH
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Edward Francis Primary School
1.04 km • Rayleigh
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sweyne Park School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rayleigh, Essex.
The Sweyne Park School has 1,422 pupils, with a capacity of 1,520.
The Sweyne Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Sweyne Park School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Sweyne Park School is Mr John Edwards (Acting).
The Sweyne Park School is at Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Sweyne Park School: Has a sixth form.
The Sweyne Park School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Edwards (Acting)
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9BZ
01268784721
sweynepark.com/
Location
SS6 9BZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139534
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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