Edward Francis Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Edward Francis Primary School
Address: Uplands Park Road
Town/City: Rayleigh
County: Essex
Postcode: SS6 8AJ
Telephone Number: 01268 775047
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gary Soars
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9%

Location and administration

URN: 115012
DfE Number: 881/2821
UKPRN: 10080703
UPRN: 10014204235
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Rochford (E07000075)
Constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford (E14001437)
Electoral Ward: Trinity (E05010855)

Easting & Northing: 581054E, 191325N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 32.32" N 0° 36' 45.05" E
Plus Code: 9F32HJR7+W2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The FitzWimarc School (0.1km)
  2. Glebe Primary School (0.9km)
  3. Down Hall Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Rayleigh Primary School (1.0km)
  5. The Sweyne Park School (1.0km)
  6. Grove Wood Primary School (1.6km)
  7. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (1.7km)
  8. Wyburns Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Omnia Foundation (1.9km)
  10. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Annette Chan - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2026.
  • Ms Natalie Day - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Mr Peter Greenaway - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Johns - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mrs June Lumley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Martin Meades - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sue Nichol - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Pointer - Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2026.
  • Miss Laura Saggers - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2027.
  • Mr Gary Soars - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Dave Sperring - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Mr Graham Tarte - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2028.
  • Mrs Amy Vinnicombe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.