Fitzharrys School
Abingdon, OX14 1NP · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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19th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 323 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.1 · 58 | 30% | 1.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.12 · 58 | 25% | 1.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.2 · 52 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fitzharrys School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 906 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,066. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality following its 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fitzharrys School
Overview
Fitzharrys School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of inclusion and community" where pupils feel "safe, happy and cared for." Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, resulting in a "calm and purposeful environment" where students are "resilient and focused." The curriculum is described as "coherent and well sequenced," ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress well and attain highly in public examinations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and support towards each other" and are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" through a broad curriculum and character development.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use "skilful questions" to capture interest, rapidly addressing misconceptions to support learning.
- Effective support is in place for reading, with staff identifying the needs of weaker readers "accurately and quickly" to help them become "confident and fluent."
- Leaders provide a "sequenced careers programme" and ensure pupils receive "regular and unbiased careers advice" regarding future study and pathways.
- Governors and trustees "closely evaluate the impact of leaders’ actions," creating a culture where staff feel valued and inspired.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to refine provision for pupils with SEND, as current support for some is "not as precise as it could be."
- Strategies to reduce the "persistent absence of the most vulnerable pupils" require further refinement, as these pupils do not consistently benefit from school offerings.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify needs, refer concerns rapidly, and maintain detailed records showing "timely and appropriate response."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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