The FitzWimarc School

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Rayleigh, SS68EB Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hockley Road
Rayleigh, SS68EB
Phone
1268743884
Website
fitzwimarc.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141841
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8EB
Website
http://www.fitzwimarc.com
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,820 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,782
Free School Meals
15.7% (280 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
130 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.0 (+18.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.5 (+15.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.3 (+6.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
99 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
198
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,782 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(26 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Procedens (Going Forward)"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Robert Harris highlighted FitzWimarc's strong academic performance, noting the sixth form's growing reputation and the hard work and support of staff and students, with pride in progression and successful outcomes for many students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Before school sports clubs Lunchtime sports clubs SEND club Chill out club SEND Homework support Art and Mindfulness Computer Science catch-up Chess club F1 Club Ceramics Club Code Club Year 7 choir Science Club LGBTQ+ Club Lego club Drama Club Book Club Choir Musical Theatre Club Keyboard Club Warhammer Club Fun Fitness History Club

Facilities

History Block Sports Hall Art Block Resources Centre Science laboratory Canteen/Dining Hall East Block Reception Library Classrooms Conference Room Dance Studio Field Main Hall Outdoor Courts Sports Hall 2

Curriculum Highlights

The Post 16 curriculum offers 25 A Level subjects plus 3 BTEC qualifications, a Cambridge Technical qualification and the EPQ. In KS3, Year 7-9 Curriculum includes compulsory languages (French or Spanish) from Year 7, with option choices in Year 9 for Year 10. There is a focus on Ebacc and Progress 8 in Years 10-11, with pathways (Red, White, Blue) guiding subject selections. KS3 is delivered over three years with a mix of subject delivery, literacy/numeracy support and accelerated reader in English.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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