Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shenley Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3QL |
| Phone | 01162882203 |
| Reference Number | 138090 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.23%
Girls: 53.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 8 | 23 | 31 |
| 4 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 5 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 6 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.8% |
| African | 18.4% |
| Indian | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-12-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-06-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Saint John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire | ||
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 21 | 3 |
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 | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Glenmere Community Primary School
Estoril Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RD |
0.3 miles |
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The Meadow Community Primary School
Meadow Way, Wigston Magna, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QZ |
0.39 miles |
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Langmoor Primary School Oadby
Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HS |
0.43 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH |
0.69 miles |
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Brocks Hill Primary School
Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5WP |
0.85 miles |
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Launde Primary School
New Street, Oadby, Launde Primary School, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE2 4LJ |
0.93 miles |
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Little Hill Primary
Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ |
0.96 miles |
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Water Leys Primary School
Guilford Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG |
0.97 miles |
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Wigston Menphys Nursery School
Launceston Road, Wigston, LE18 2FR |
0.98 miles |
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Overdale Infant School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA |
1.01 miles |
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Overdale Junior School
Eastcourt Road, Knighton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA |
1.07 miles |
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Fairfield Community Primary School
Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA |
1.43 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TA |
1.5 miles |
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Thythorn Field Community Primary School
Bideford Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2QU |
1.5 miles |
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Woodland Grange Primary School
Beaufort Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4TY |
1.59 miles |
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Brookside Primary School
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU |
1.66 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY |
1.68 miles |
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Leicester Islamic Academy
320 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2PJ |
1.83 miles |
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Avenue Primary School
Avenue Road Extension, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3EJ |
1.87 miles |
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Marriott Primary School
Broughton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NE |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gartree High School
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ |
0.95 miles |
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Beauchamp College
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP |
1.02 miles |
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Wigston Academy
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT |
1.1 miles |
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Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
Station Road, Wigston, Leics, LE18 2DT |
1.19 miles |
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Wigston College
Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS |
1.21 miles |
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Leicester High School for Girls
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1.22 miles |
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Lancaster Academy
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU |
1.54 miles |
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Sir Jonathan North Girls' College
Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU |
1.59 miles |
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Manor High School
Copse Close, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU |
1.7 miles |
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Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UA |
1.73 miles |
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Millgate School
18a Scott Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6DW |
1.84 miles |
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South Wigston High School
St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA |
1.97 miles |
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St Crispin's School
4 St Mary's Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1XA |
2.17 miles |
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WQE and Regent College Group
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ |
2.22 miles |
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Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6HP |
2.41 miles |
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Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
2.52 miles |
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Madani Boys School
77 Evington Valley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
2.52 miles |
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Leicester Grammar School Trust
London Road, Leicester, LE8 9FL |
2.54 miles |
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Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FT |
2.55 miles |
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Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY |
2.62 miles |