The FitzWimarc School

20/08/2026

🎓 Celebrating GCSE Results Day 2026

Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE results.

Across the year group, there are some fantastic academic outcomes and individual successes to recognise, alongside many examples of excellent progress, determination and resilience.

Results Day is about more than the highest grades alone. For some students, success means achieving an exceptional set of results. For others, it is exceeding expectations, making significant progress from their individual starting points, securing a hard-earned pass or achieving the qualifications needed for their next step.

Headteacher Robert Harris said:

"There are some exceptional individual performances across a wide range of subjects, but success looks different for every young person. Whether a student has achieved the very highest grades, exceeded their own expectations, made significant progress or secured the qualifications they need for their chosen pathway, each achievement deserves to be recognised.

We are immensely proud of the resilience, maturity and strength of character this year group has shown – particularly given that their transition to secondary school and wider educational journey included periods of significant disruption.

We wish every member of the Class of 2026 every happiness and success as they move on to Sixth Form, college, apprenticeships and other exciting opportunities."

👏 Congratulations, Class of 2026. We look forward to sharing some of your individual successes and next destinations soon.

19/08/2026

🎓 Good luck, Year 11!

Wishing all of our students the very best of luck as they receive their GCSE results tomorrow.

Whatever the outcome, be proud of the hard work, determination and resilience that has brought you to this point.

We look forward to welcoming you back to school from 8:30am tomorrow and celebrating your achievements and next steps with you.

18/08/2026

Discover what makes Fitz special!

Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision and we'd love to welcome you to visit us at our Open Evening.

📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
🕠 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Come and:
✨ Meet our dedicated staff and hear from our Headteacher
✨Talk to our current students
✨ Find out about our curriculum and opportunities for all students
✨ Experience the warm and ambitious community that makes FitzWimarc so special

Whether you have a prospective Year 7 student or simply want to learn more about our school, this is the perfect opportunity to see us in action.

Register today using the QR code below or:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vWC3zv58p9

We look forward to welcoming you!

13/08/2026

🌟 Come September, our Sixth Form students will be setting off on a wide variety of exciting new adventures.

🏫 Many will be continuing their academic journeys attending the historic colleges of Durham and York, the vibrant campus of Leeds University and the innovative environment of the University of East Anglia to name a few.

🗺️ Others will be embarking on outstanding apprenticeships with prestigious global organisations, taking gap years to broaden their horizons, or beginning their careers in the workplace.

👣 Wherever their next steps take them, we are immensely proud of all they have achieved and wish them every success for the future.

13/08/2026

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓Celebrating another year of strong A Level and Level 3 BTEC results!

Today, our students are celebrating another really pleasing set of examination results, achieving even more A*-C grades this year than last.

There have been some exceptional individual performances across a range of A Level subjects and vocational courses which we look forward to sharing soon.

🌟 Many students have overcome huge personal challenges, setbacks and difficulties during their studies, showing strength of character and resilience to still achieve strong outcomes. This makes their achievements all the more noteworthy and deserving of recognition.

Headteacher Robert Harris said:

🗣 "Our Sixth Form has, quite rightly, established a reputation for strong academic success, and this year's results continue that trend. From an overall perspective, the outcomes are remarkably similar to those achieved last year, which is a very pleasing position to be in.

Amongst today's successes are a number of students who have achieved outstanding combinations of A and A* grades at A Level and the equivalent for vocational BTEC Awards, and many others who have made exceptional progress from their individual starting points.

Such achievements are never the result of chance. They reflect the commitment, determination and resilience shown by our students, who are both supported, encouraged and challenged by a highly dedicated team of teaching and support staff.

I am delighted that so many students have been able to reap the rewards of their hard work and perseverance, particularly those who have overcome significant obstacles in doing so. It is something we say every year, but it remains no less true today: whether students have achieved a string of top grades, secured a hard-earned pass, or gained the results required for their chosen university, apprenticeship or employment pathway, we are immensely proud of each and every one of them.

We wish them every happiness and success as they take their next steps."

🥳 Congratulations, Class of 2026. We look forward to sharing some of your results and onward destinations soon!

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

🍽️ New School Year = Fresh New Menu!

🎓 Starting Year 7 in September? Your first school lunches at FitzWimarc are waiting!

🍴 And for our returning students, we've got a brand-new autumn menu packed with plenty of tasty options to look forward to.

🌯 From favourite classics – such as the Wednesday Roast and Fish & Chip Friday – through to exciting dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, like Portuguese Peri Peri and Indonesian Satay, we've got it covered!

🍰 We also have delicious desserts and daily specials, so there really is something for everyone to enjoy this term.

👀 Take a look today and discover what's on offer.

Alongside Accent Catering, we can't wait to welcome both new and familiar faces back to the canteen this September! 😊

10/08/2026

🎓 A-Level Results Day – Thursday 13 August 2026 🎓

We are looking forward to welcoming our Year 13 students back to FitzWimarc on Thursday 13 August from 8.00am for A-Level Results Day.

Our Sixth Form team will be available throughout the morning to celebrate your achievements, answer any questions and support students who need advice with next steps, including the University Clearing process.

If you are unable to collect your results in person, please ensure you have made the necessary arrangements with the Exams Office in advance – please refer to email for full details.

We wish all of our Year 13 students the very best of luck and look forward to following your next steps! 🌟

29/07/2026

☀️ 🌊 Water Safety Reminder for Families

Following on from correspondence we sent out earlier this summer, we'd like to take this opportunity to share a reminder about water safety.

The Department for Education has recently highlighted the importance of water safety, here are some useful resources for our school community:

💧 Learn the Water Safety Code https://www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code

💧 Water Safety Resources for Parents and Young People https://respectthewater.com

💧 Videos and Guidance on Staying Safe Around Water https://www.youtube.com/

💧 Child Accident Prevention Trust https://capt.org.uk/water-safety

💧 Royal Life Saving Society UK https://www.rlss.org.uk

These resources provide practical advice on recognising risks, staying safe around water and knowing what to do in an emergency.

Please take a few moments to discuss water safety with your child, particularly if you are planning visits to beaches, lakes, rivers or other open water locations during the summer holidays.

Stay safe and enjoy the summer break.

The Water Safety Code is the fundamental spine of all water safety education. It is designed to provide simple and easy to remember information that acts both as a proactive measure to help people to educate everyone across the UK and Ireland to make early, critical decisions and also to help people...