Fitzharrys School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Fitzharrys School is a secondary school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 26 April 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NP
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 906 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 7.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 26 April 2023
Strengths
- “There is a strong sense of inclusion and community at this school.”
- “Pupils proudly show the school values of ‘aspiration, opportunity, integrity’.”
- “They consistently demonstrate kindness and support towards each other.”
To improve
- “Currently, the support for some pupils is not as precise as it could be.”
- “While most pupils attend school regularly, persistent absence of vulnerable pupils is too high.”
- “These pupils do not consistently benefit from what the school has to offer.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 46 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 251 first-preference applications, 167 offers in total, 162 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Oxfordshire.
- John Mason School 0.4 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Larkmead School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- The Oxford Academy 4.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Matthew Arnold School 4.3 mi Not judged
- Greyfriars Catholic School 4.6 mi Good
- Oxford Spires Academy 5.0 mi Good
- Aureus School 5.3 mi Not judged
- Didcot Girls' School 5.3 mi School remains Outstanding