The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,787
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdward Francis Primary School
Primary · Very close
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 927m away
The Sweyne Park School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Grove Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wyburns Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The FitzWimarc School a selective school?
No. The FitzWimarc School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The FitzWimarc School's Ofsted rating?
The FitzWimarc School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The FitzWimarc School?
The FitzWimarc School currently has 1,787 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The FitzWimarc School take?
The FitzWimarc School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The FitzWimarc School?
The FitzWimarc School is in Rayleigh, SS6 8EB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The FitzWimarc School have a sixth form?
Yes, The FitzWimarc School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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