The FitzWimarc School, based in Rayleigh, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The FitzWimarc School currently has around 1787 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 14.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hockley Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8EB |
| Website: | http://www.fitzwimarc.com |
| Telephone: | 01268743884 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robert Harris |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141841 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1820 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1787 |
| Number of Boys: | 912 |
| Number of Girls: | 875 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.80% | 1623 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 33 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 15 |
| African | 0.80% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Francis Community Infant School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8BG | - not rated | 82 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Junior School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Infants' School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne School Pearsons Avenue , SS6 9BZ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.