The FitzWimarc School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Hockley Road, SS6 8EB |
| School Website | www.fitzwimarc.com |
| Telephone | 1268743884 |
| URN | 141841 |
School Census
| Total | 1772 |
| Girls/Boys | 856/916 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 184 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/10/2022 | Good |
| 22/01/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 59.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.16 |
| Progress 8 | -0.2 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.66 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1015 |
| As first preference | 341 |
| As second preference | 325 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 289 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 865 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 302 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 264 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 881 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 322 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 860 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 323 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 845 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 294 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 281 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 973 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 332 |
| As third preference | 189 |
| Total Offers Made | 298 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 994 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 381 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1037 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 394 |
| As third preference | 183 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 897 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 285 |
| As third preference | 183 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Edward Francis Primary School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Uplands Park Road, , SS6 8AJ
Rayleigh Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Love Lane, , SS6 7DD
Glebe Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Creswick Avenue, , SS6 9HG