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St John Fisher Catholic College
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- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2SJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Educational experience is variable, causing frustration.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour inconsistencies disrupt lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Improvements needed for checking pupil understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not apply behaviour policy consistently.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils appreciate variety of opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Communication: Leaders build positive relationships with families to ensure attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff lack sufficient support or training to ensure high-quality provision.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are working on improving pupils鈥� punctuality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and have trusted adults to talk to.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can access a wide range of opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students appreciate advice and guidance in sixth form.
Outdoor Facilities: Residential trips offered.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive advice about post-18 destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum effectively designed and delivered in sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inconsistencies in meeting needs of pupils without EHC plans.
Subjects Offered: Insufficient time for creative subjects in key stage 3.
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St John Fisher Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1094 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.60% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 11 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 7 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 6 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 2 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 4 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 6 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.56 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.6 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.60% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 61 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.77 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.25 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.12 1 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.77 1 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.03 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.48 2 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.15 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.85 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Fisher Catholic College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
