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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.5 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,787
Capacity
1,820
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong focus on academic achievement, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing it in the top 53% nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher-grade outcomes, as only 41% reach grade 5 or above. The school also supports a healthy progression to university, with 61% of students continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.59046, 0.61237 · SS6 8EB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141841
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fitzwimarc.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The FitzWimarc School rated by Ofsted?
The FitzWimarc School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is The FitzWimarc School a good school?
The FitzWimarc School scores 44.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The FitzWimarc School in GCSEs?
The FitzWimarc School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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