St John Fisher Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Address | Ashfields New Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2SJ |
| Phone | 01782307551 |
| Reference Number | 140802 |
St John Fisher Catholic College is currently undergoing its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 and has been rated as requiring improvement overall. The school faces challenges, particularly in the quality of education and behavior consistency, which has led to variable experiences for many pupils. However, there are notable strengths in the sixth form, where the curriculum is better designed and delivered, providing students with valuable guidance and support. Despite issues, many pupils feel happy and safe at school, and opportunities for personal development exist, with a range of extracurricular activities available.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1091 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.33%
Girls: 48.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 88 | 196 |
| 8 | 98 | 100 | 198 |
| 9 | 101 | 98 | 199 |
| 10 | 100 | 90 | 190 |
| 11 | 103 | 95 | 198 |
| 12 | 35 | 34 | 69 |
| 13 | 15 | 26 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.7% |
| Indian | 14.4% |
| Asian, Other | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John Fisher Catholic College | |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The sixth form curriculum is delivered to a high standard.
- Pupils appreciate the advice and guidance they receive in the sixth form.
- The school's personal development curriculum is comprehensive and well-resourced.
- High attendance rates and strong relationships with families.
- Pupils generally behave well during social times.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the quality of education across subjects.
- Teachers do not systematically check pupil understanding.
- Insufficient support for older pupils struggling with reading.
- Inconsistent application of the behavior policy by staff.
- Governors have not effectively supported or challenged school leaders.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.51 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.1 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 151 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 105 | 49 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA |
0.26 miles |
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St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2NB |
0.48 miles |
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Hempstalls Primary School
Collard Avenue, Cross Heath, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9LH |
0.58 miles |
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Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6EB |
0.62 miles |
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Hassell Primary School
Barracks Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1LF |
0.62 miles |
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Demetae Academy
17a King Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1JF |
0.67 miles |
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Merryfields School
Hoon Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY |
0.73 miles |
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Edenhurst Preparatory School
Westlands Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2PU |
0.82 miles |
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Co-op Academy Friarswood
Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES |
0.87 miles |
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Harpfield Primary Academy
Palmers Green, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6AP |
0.97 miles |
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May Bank Infants' School
Basford Park Road, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0PT |
0.99 miles |
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Westlands Primary School
Ostend Place, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QY |
1.02 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0HU |
1.18 miles |
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Silverdale Primary Academy
Racecourse, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6PB |
1.19 miles |
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0EF |
1.24 miles |
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Ellison Primary Academy
Ellison Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0BL |
1.39 miles |
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Langdale Primary School
Langdale Road, Clayton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 3QE |
1.43 miles |
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Churchfields Primary School
School Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7HY |
1.47 miles |
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Oaklands Nursery School
Oaklands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0EX |
1.51 miles |
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St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Wheatly Avenue, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6SB |
1.55 miles |
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Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB |
0.11 miles |
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Blackfriars Academy
Priory Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TF |
0.56 miles |
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Lyme Brook Independent School
90 King Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB |
0.76 miles |
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Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB |
0.81 miles |
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The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU |
0.92 miles |
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Newcastle Academy
Gallowstree Lane, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS |
0.98 miles |
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Coppice Academy
Abbots Way, Westlands, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY |
1.01 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
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1.5 miles |
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Chesterton Community Sports College
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1.73 miles |
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Thistley Hough Academy
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1.76 miles |
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Clayton Hall Academy
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2 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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The Registry
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2.11 miles |
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Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
2.15 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
2.19 miles |
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2.35 miles |
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2.46 miles |
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2.47 miles |
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