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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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