What did Ofsted judge The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The FitzWimarc School?

The FitzWimarc School has 1,770 pupils on roll.

What ages does The FitzWimarc School take?

The FitzWimarc School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is The FitzWimarc School located?

The FitzWimarc School is located in Rayleigh, SS6 8EB, Essex.

How do I apply to The FitzWimarc School?

The FitzWimarc School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The FitzWimarc School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The FitzWimarc School was 2.145 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 12 places decided at The FitzWimarc School?

When The FitzWimarc School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applications received by the published deadline (12 January 2026) — Applications received by the deadline stated above. In the event of oversubscription in this category: a. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children will be given first priority. b. Students who, at the time of application, attended The FitzWimarc School. c. Children of staff at The FitzWimarc School (2+ years employed and/or recruited to a skill-shortage vacancy). d. Students who attended other schools; 2. Applications received after deadline but on or before 31 July — Applications received after the deadline stated above but on or before 31 July. Subject to the same sub-criteria as category 1 (Looked After/Previously Looked After; attended FitzWimarc; children of staff; attended other schools) in the event of oversubscription; 3. Applications from 1 August to 10:00am day after GCSE results day — Applications from students applying between 1 August and by 10:00am on the day immediately following GCSE results day. In the event of oversubscription: 1. Students who have contacted the school on or before GCSE results day in August, then a. Attended FitzWimarc in the preceding July; b. Highest average points score in best 8 GCSEs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being awarded the highest priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at The FitzWimarc School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at The FitzWimarc School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The FitzWimarc School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applications received by the published deadline (12 January 2026) — Applications received by the deadline stated above. In the event of oversubscription in this category: a. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children will be given first priority. b. Students who, at the time of application, attended The FitzWimarc School. c. Children of staff at The FitzWimarc School (2+ years employed and/or recruited to a skill-shortage vacancy). d. Students who attended other schools.
2Applications received after deadline but on or before 31 July — Applications received after the deadline stated above but on or before 31 July. Subject to the same sub-criteria as category 1 (Looked After/Previously Looked After; attended FitzWimarc; children of staff; attended other schools) in the event of oversubscription.
3Applications from 1 August to 10:00am day after GCSE results day — Applications from students applying between 1 August and by 10:00am on the day immediately following GCSE results day. In the event of oversubscription: 1. Students who have contacted the school on or before GCSE results day in August, then a. Attended FitzWimarc in the preceding July; b. Highest average points score in best 8 GCSEs.
4Applications after this date and before start of term — Students applying after this date and before the start of term; in the event of oversubscription applications will be considered in the order in which they were received.

If two applications tie: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being awarded the highest priority.

Prior to oversubscription criteria, applicants must meet subject-specific entry requirements (minimum GCSE point score of 39 from best 8 GCSEs for A-level entry; 32 points across 8 subjects for vocational courses; resit required if no Grade 4 in English/Maths) and must have demonstrated commitment to studies pre-16, evidenced by school reference.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The FitzWimarc School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School has 1,770 pupils on roll.
What ages does The FitzWimarc School take?: The FitzWimarc School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The FitzWimarc School located?: The FitzWimarc School is located in Rayleigh, SS6 8EB, Essex.
How do I apply to The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The FitzWimarc School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The FitzWimarc School was 2.145 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 12 places decided at The FitzWimarc School?: When The FitzWimarc School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applications received by the published deadline (12 January 2026) — Applications received by the deadline stated above. In the event of oversubscription in this category: a. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children will be given first priority. b. Students who, at the time of application, attended The FitzWimarc School. c. Children of staff at The FitzWimarc School (2+ years employed and/or recruited to a skill-shortage vacancy). d. Students who attended other schools; 2. Applications received after deadline but on or before 31 July — Applications received after the deadline stated above but on or before 31 July. Subject to the same sub-criteria as category 1 (Looked After/Previously Looked After; attended FitzWimarc; children of staff; attended other schools) in the event of oversubscription; 3. Applications from 1 August to 10:00am day after GCSE results day — Applications from students applying between 1 August and by 10:00am on the day immediately following GCSE results day. In the event of oversubscription: 1. Students who have contacted the school on or before GCSE results day in August, then a. Attended FitzWimarc in the preceding July; b. Highest average points score in best 8 GCSEs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being awarded the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at The FitzWimarc School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at The FitzWimarc School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The FitzWimarc School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applications received by the published deadline (12 January 2026) — Applications received by the deadline stated above. In the event of oversubscription in this category: a. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children will be given first priority. b. Students who, at the time of application, attended The FitzWimarc School. c. Children of staff at The FitzWimarc School (2+ years employed and/or recruited to a skill-shortage vacancy). d. Students who attended other schools.
2Applications received after deadline but on or before 31 July — Applications received after the deadline stated above but on or before 31 July. Subject to the same sub-criteria as category 1 (Looked After/Previously Looked After; attended FitzWimarc; children of staff; attended other schools) in the event of oversubscription.
3Applications from 1 August to 10:00am day after GCSE results day — Applications from students applying between 1 August and by 10:00am on the day immediately following GCSE results day. In the event of oversubscription: 1. Students who have contacted the school on or before GCSE results day in August, then a. Attended FitzWimarc in the preceding July; b. Highest average points score in best 8 GCSEs.
4Applications after this date and before start of term — Students applying after this date and before the start of term; in the event of oversubscription applications will be considered in the order in which they were received.

The FitzWimarc School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The FitzWimarc School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School has 1,770 pupils on roll.
What ages does The FitzWimarc School take?: The FitzWimarc School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The FitzWimarc School located?: The FitzWimarc School is located in Rayleigh, SS6 8EB, Essex.
How do I apply to The FitzWimarc School?: The FitzWimarc School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The FitzWimarc School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The FitzWimarc School was 2.145 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 12 places decided at The FitzWimarc School?: When The FitzWimarc School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applications received by the published deadline (12 January 2026) — Applications received by the deadline stated above. In the event of oversubscription in this category: a. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children will be given first priority. b. Students who, at the time of application, attended The FitzWimarc School. c. Children of staff at The FitzWimarc School (2+ years employed and/or recruited to a skill-shortage vacancy). d. Students who attended other schools; 2. Applications received after deadline but on or before 31 July — Applications received after the deadline stated above but on or before 31 July. Subject to the same sub-criteria as category 1 (Looked After/Previously Looked After; attended FitzWimarc; children of staff; attended other schools) in the event of oversubscription; 3. Applications from 1 August to 10:00am day after GCSE results day — Applications from students applying between 1 August and by 10:00am on the day immediately following GCSE results day. In the event of oversubscription: 1. Students who have contacted the school on or before GCSE results day in August, then a. Attended FitzWimarc in the preceding July; b. Highest average points score in best 8 GCSEs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being awarded the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at The FitzWimarc School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at The FitzWimarc School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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