St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Edward Street Widnes Cheshire WA8 0BW |
| Phone | 01514247794 |
| Reference Number | 111392 |
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good reputation as evidenced by this recent inspection. Pupils display a strong sense of happiness and safety, contributing to a positive learning environment where behavior is commendable. The school's curriculum is ambitious and mainly well-implemented, leading to good achievement among students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a clear commitment to developing pupils' broader skills and community responsibilities, reflected in various extracurricular activities and effective pastoral support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.39%
Girls: 44.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and are happy, polite, and well-mannered.
- Leaders prioritize a secure understanding of the harmful effects of bullying.
- High expectations for learning are consistently met, leading to good overall achievement.
- Pupil behavior is excellent, allowing for minimal disruption in lessons.
- Leaders promote a wide range of extracurricular activities that support pupils' development.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with effective phonics instruction and support for struggling readers.
- Staff are well-trained in identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum delivery lacks clarity for teachers.
- Some early years leaders are uncertain about the essential knowledge children need for Year 1.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
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Brookfields School
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Moorfield Primary School
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Fairfield Primary School
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School
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Kingsway Primary Academy School
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