Fitzwaryn School
URN: 123342 • Wantage OX12 9ET
Overview
- Name
- Fitzwaryn School
- URN
- 123342
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barbara Harker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Denchworth Road, Wantage OX12 9ET
Summary
Fitzwaryn School is a community special school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a range of Special Educational Needs, from Moderate Learning Difficulties to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. The school has a capacity of 58 students and is organised into 11 classes, including provisions for Early Years and Post-16 education.
The school prides itself on providing a diverse and engaging curriculum, supported by a purpose-built environment that includes facilities such as a horticulture area and a bike track. Fitzwaryn School emphasises the importance of professional development for its staff to ensure high-quality education tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
Admissions are managed in conjunction with the Local Authority, requiring an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for placement. The school actively collaborates with parents, carers, and professionals to support students in developing the skills necessary for future success and integration into society.
The school prides itself on providing a diverse and engaging curriculum, supported by a purpose-built environment that includes facilities such as a horticulture area and a bike track. Fitzwaryn School emphasises the importance of professional development for its staff to ensure high-quality education tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
Admissions are managed in conjunction with the Local Authority, requiring an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for placement. The school actively collaborates with parents, carers, and professionals to support students in developing the skills necessary for future success and integration into society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fitzwaryn School (65.9)
- Heathfield St Mary's School (45.2)
- St Andrew's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 58
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 58 |
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