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Fitzharrys School
Northcourt Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1NP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
844
Capacity
1,066
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0 places it in the top 49% nationally, and a commendable 89% of pupils progress to university, with 43% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate is strong at 68%, parents may want to consider how this aligns with their child's specific academic needs.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 68% | Top 26% 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 26% 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%. | 89% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 43% | Top 20% |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other8.4%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.68170, -1.28405 · OX14 1NP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN146392
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fitzharrys.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fitzharrys School rated by Ofsted?
Fitzharrys School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2016.
Is Fitzharrys School a good school?
Fitzharrys School scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Fitzharrys School in GCSEs?
Fitzharrys School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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