Fitzharrys School is a secondary school in Abingdon, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Fitzharrys School currently has around 533 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.7% boys and 41.3% girls. Around 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Dennett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123257 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1066 |
| Number of Pupils: | 533 |
| Number of Boys: | 313 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Junior School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Infants' School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunmore Primary School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NR | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon Boxhill Walk , OX14 1HB | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Furlong Primary School Boulter Drive , OX14 1XP | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzharrys School Northcourt Road , OX14 1NP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Mason School Wootton Road , OX14 1JB | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkmead School Faringdon Road , OX14 1RF | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon and Witney College Wootton Road , OX14 1GG | - not rated | 255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Pupil Referral Unit Faringdon Road , OX14 1BH | - not rated | 866 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Abingdon Radley Road , OX14 3PS | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Convent Junior School St John's Road , OX14 2HB | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon School Park Road , OX14 1DE | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen and St Katharine Faringdon Road , OX14 1BE | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.