The FitzWimarc School vs Down Hall Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh
Down Hall Primary School
Rayleigh
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
11–19
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1770
272
Capacity
1820
315
Occupancy
97%
86%
FSM %
13.0%
19.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Oct 2022
Feb 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.3
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
42%
-
KS2 Reading
-
94%
KS2 Maths
-
87%
KS2 Writing
-
87%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
35.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
11%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
135
-
Retention
91%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
11%
-
Degree course
46%
-
Any L4+ destination
54%
-
Apprenticeships
7%
-
Cohort size
124
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (106)
Psychology (104)
Business Studies (90)
Mathematics (76)
Business Studies:Single (68)
Mathematics (62)
English Literature (56)
Economics (54)