We are proud to have a fantastic team of committed and caring staff who work incredibly hard to help every child reach their potential. We see our students as our greatest assets, as it is their spark, enthusiasm and individuality that makes our school what it is. When you join our school, you are immediately part of the Fitzharrys family, with the love, support and challenge needed to ensure you can achieve your very best.
With a very positive Ofsted report, record results, record attendance and impressive behaviour for learning, Fitzharrys is a school where everyone has an opportunity to shine. These strengths confirm the view of our parents and Ofsted that we are “a very caring and supportive community where pupils flourish.”
There is so much going on at Fitzharrys that supports the great teaching and learning taking place in every lesson. Follow our social media pages to receive daily updates on everything Fitzharrys and keep an eye on our events calendar for information on all the exciting things that lie ahead in the coming weeks.
We love welcoming visitors who want to discover more about Fitzharrys and see all that our great school has to offer – contact us to book your tour.
Best wishes,
Jonathan Dennett
Headteacher
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We have a vacancy for a Teacher of Geography and a Learning Support Assistant as well as vacancies in our Cleaning team. Click here for more details.
Key dates including INSET days for the next academic year (beginning September 2019) are now available to view on our Term Dates page.
Fitzharrys School is very proud to have been awarded Silver School status by the Anti-Bullying Alliance for our work last year.
We are delighted to have achieved Artsmark Gold status. Read more in our Latest News section below.
Monday 18th - Friday 22nd February 2019
HALF TERM
Monday 25th February 2019
Students return to school - Term 4
Monday 25th February 2019
Year 10 Business Studies Trip: Harry Potter World
Wednesday 27th February 2019
Year 11 Geography Trip: Westgate Centre TBC
Friday 1st March 2019
School Photographer: Year 11 portraits and groups; Year 12/13 groups
Tuesday 5th March 2019 I 5pm & 6.30pm
Short meeting for the parents/carers of Year 11 students
Wednesday 6th March 2019
Year 10 & 11 Art Trip: Tate Modern, London
Thursday 7th March 2019 I 4.30-7pm
A2 Parents Consultation Evening
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Year 11 English Trip: Romeo & Juliet, The Globe, London TBC
Thursday 14th March 2019
Year 12 & 13 Genetics Workshop - at Abingdon School
Thursday 14th March 2019 | 3.30-5.30pm
Abingdon Partnership of Schools: Large Schools Competition High 5 Netball TBC
Fitzharrys GCSE Results 2018
Huge congratulations to our students who have exceeded last year’s record results! There were many very high-performing students with lots of 7, 8 and 9 grades, and what is really pleasing is that Fitzharrys students have made good progress across the board. This is the fifth year in a row of very strong results. Well done to students and staff at Fitzharrys and thank you for all your hard work. We’re so proud of all our students and look forward to seeing many you in the Sixth Form.
Congratulations to Rachel, Sam, Luke and Katie who between them achieved 17 grade 9s, 12 grade 8s, 7 grade 7s and 4 grade 6s. Just four of the many happy faces celebrating fantastic GCSE results at Fitzharrys.
To read more about Fitzharrys exam successes, please visit our Exam Results page.
Artsmark Gold
Fitzharrys has been awarded Artsmark Gold status. A huge thank you to all our staff and students involved in showcasing the outstanding artist and creative skill at Fitzharrys. Special thanks goes to Miss Summers for her incredible drive, passion and vision which has brought together staff and students from all over the school to celebrate and champion the importance of the Arts in education and beyond. Watch this short highlights reel of last year’s whole school production, Aladdin, to see Fitzharrys’ fantastic creativity in action.