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Rayne Primary and Nursery School

Academy sponsor led · Braintree · CM77 6BZ

Ages 3–11 · 213 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

56%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)56%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.1%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
169

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

213 pupils · 259 places

Pupils on roll
213
Boys / girls
112 / 101
School capacity
259
Capacity fill
213 / 259 (82%)
Free school meals
13.1%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Attain Academy Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Debra Price

Location

Address
Capel Road, Rayne
Postcode
CM77 6BZ
Town
Braintree
Local authority
Essex
District
Braintree
Constituency
Braintree
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Braintree, Essex, 213 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 13.1%.

Open schools in Braintree
23
Primary schools in Braintree
19
Academies among open schools in Braintree
61% (14)
Open schools in CM77
5
Primary in CM77
5
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BraintreeNear CM77

  • Notley Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Braintree · CM77 7ZJ · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM11.2%

    1.4 miles away

  • White Court School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Braintree · CM77 7UE · Essex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM18.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • John Ray Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Braintree · CM7 1HL · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM30.3%

    2.2 miles away

  • John Ray Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Braintree · CM7 1HL · Essex

    Ages 2–7

    • FSM20.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Felsted Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Dunmow · CM6 3EB · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM6.6%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Debra Price
Telephone
01376324959
Website
www.rayneprimary.co.uk

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