The FitzWimarc School — Secondary School in Rayleigh

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The FitzWimarc School

Rayleigh, SS6 8EB

1,787 Pupils

1,820 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

14.30% FSM %

912 Boys

875 Girls

About The FitzWimarc School

Located in Rayleigh (SS6 8EB), The FitzWimarc School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 1,787 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,820. Current headteacher: Robert Harris.

Data for The FitzWimarc School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
Ward	Wheatley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2015
UKPRN	10048919
URN	141841
Data Last Updated	17-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Robert Harris	Accounting Officer	01/03/2015	—	N/A
Mr Paul Dudmish	Chair of Trustees	21/09/2023	20/09/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Laura Nowicki	Chief Financial Officer	15/04/2024	—	N/A
Mr Ian Barton	Member	31/01/2022	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Guy Blakesley	Member	01/03/2015	—	Original (signatory) members
Ms Tracy Maxwell-Jones	Member	26/02/2026	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Bradley Arrowsmith	Trustee	01/12/2022	30/11/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mr Simon Gosden	Trustee	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Gray	Trustee	04/04/2025	04/04/2029	Appointed by academy members
Miss Rachel Hurrell	Trustee	03/03/2026	03/03/2030	Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Lucas	Trustee	07/03/2023	06/03/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Orwell	Trustee	18/03/2025	18/03/2029	Appointed by academy members