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The FitzWimarc School

Rochford, SS6 8EBSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
-0.20
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
330 1st-choice / 295 places
Ranking
#2,011
of 3,141 nationally

About The FitzWimarc School

The FitzWimarc School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.2 sits just below the Essex local authority average of -0.18, placing it almost exactly in line with the typical secondary school in the county. That marginal difference of 0.02 points means the school is performing broadly as expected for its cohort, though the score is officially banded as “Below average” nationally. Within Rochford, the school ranks second out of four secondaries, which puts it in the top half of its immediate borough. The picture is more nuanced when you dig into the breakdown: progress in English (-0.22) and maths (-0.35) is notably weaker than the open element (-0.04), suggesting that the school’s strongest relative performance comes from subjects outside the core EBacc suite. For parents comparing options, this is a school that holds its own locally but doesn’t push pupils significantly beyond national expectations.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHockley Road, Rayleigh, Rochford, SS6 8EB
HeadteacherRobert Harris
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,787
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity1,787 / 1,820 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
TheatreSixth Form CentreSports HallSwimming PoolGymnasiumScience LabsLibraryPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingDanceFootballRoundersHockeyRugbyTennisAthleticsMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningChoirArt ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The FitzWimarc School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.