How many pupils does The FitzWimarc School have?

The FitzWimarc School has 1,787 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The FitzWimarc School's Ofsted rating?

The FitzWimarc School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).

How does The FitzWimarc School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The FitzWimarc School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 in 2025/26.

Is The FitzWimarc School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The FitzWimarc School is part of THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The FitzWimarc School?

The FitzWimarc School is located at Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB.

The FitzWimarc School

Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

Good

Inspected 5 October 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

1,787

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The FitzWimarc School

The FitzWimarc School is an academy converter in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,787 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 (2025/26). 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,787 / 1,820 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 October 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

8.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.3

Attainment 8

286 pupils

42%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

112 students

10.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

61%

To higher education

14%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

21.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

102.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

12.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

£50,425

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,633 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

11.92

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,979

Spend per pupil

£7,367

Income per pupil

62%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Phone: 01268743884
Headteacher: Robert Harris
Website: http://www.fitzwimarc.com

Academy Trust

THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School is an academy converter in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does The FitzWimarc School have?: The FitzWimarc School has 1,787 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The FitzWimarc School's Ofsted rating?: The FitzWimarc School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 October 2022).
How does The FitzWimarc School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The FitzWimarc School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 in 2025/26.
Is The FitzWimarc School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The FitzWimarc School is part of THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School is located at Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB.

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