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Fitzharrys School is a non-selective academy. It has about 730 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Abingdon Learning Trust. (John Mason School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | John Mason School | |
| 0.7 | Larkmead School | |
| 2.1 | Europa School UK | |
| 4.0 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 4.3 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 4.6 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 5.0 | Oxford Spires Academy | |
| 5.3 | Aureus School | |
| 5.3 | Didcot Girls' School | |
| 5.4 | UTC Oxfordshire | |
| 5.6 | Cheney School | |
| 5.8 | St Birinus School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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