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St John Fisher RC Primary School
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St John Fisher RC Primary School
- Primary
- Merton SW20 9NA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: In the early years, reading is taught well and brought to life through engaging learning environments.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, with enriching trips and visitors enhancing learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils鈥� writing in subjects other than English needs improvement; they should apply skills learned across the curriculum more consistently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in reading and mathematics has been well supported from early years into key stage 1, particularly through phonics teaching.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide timely support and good-quality interventions, regularly monitoring impact to ensure the required progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of pupils鈥� work and behaviour foster a culture of respect, tolerance, and good manners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong relationships with families and good-quality interventions ensure progress for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe with little bullying reported; they trust adults to keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding and understand their responsibility to keep pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents reported that their children were taught well and cared for, appreciating the school's efforts.
Parental Involvement: The school engages parents effectively, regularly sending books home for pupils to share their learning and progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Specialists deliver music, Spanish, and some physical education, enriching the curriculum further.
Teacher Engagement: Staff support and mentoring help middle leaders monitor lessons and check pupils' work effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' effective questioning and challenging activities enhance students' learning and independence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observations and assessments ensure teaching is effective across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are inconsistencies in practice between year groups, needing stronger sharing of effective practices.
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About Us
St John Fisher RC Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 430 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are extremely proud of our compassionate school, its beautiful students, its skilled, committed staff, and its welcoming neighbourhood. The school excels at challenging the students, assisting them in realising their full potential, and providing them with a joyful environment in which to thrive.
Parent in Year 2.
There is always a lot going on at St. John Fisher School, which is cheerful, active, and friendly.
We prioritise academic, creative, athletic, social, and personal growth equally and strive to give our kids the finest education possible.
By assisting them in cultivating positive attitudes toward learning and the abilities and information they require to succeed, we hope to empower our kids to become eager, autonomous, lifelong learners.
The school was found to have "a culture of high standards for children' work and behaviour, and creating a culture of respect, tolerance, and good manners" during our most recent OFSTED inspection in October 2017.
We have strong parental involvement and support, and we sincerely think that working together between the family, school, and parish can help children develop their skills.
As a Catholic institution, our school bases its spiritual instruction on the teachings of the Church as well as the values of love, respect, selflessness, and forgiveness.
Please feel free to join us for a school tour if you are seeking for a school for your child so that you can meet our staff and students.
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Parent in Year 2.
There is always a lot going on at St. John Fisher School, which is cheerful, active, and friendly.
We prioritise academic, creative, athletic, social, and personal growth equally and strive to give our kids the finest education possible.
By assisting them in cultivating positive attitudes toward learning and the abilities and information they require to succeed, we hope to empower our kids to become eager, autonomous, lifelong learners.
The school was found to have "a culture of high standards for children' work and behaviour, and creating a culture of respect, tolerance, and good manners" during our most recent OFSTED inspection in October 2017.
We have strong parental involvement and support, and we sincerely think that working together between the family, school, and parish can help children develop their skills.
As a Catholic institution, our school bases its spiritual instruction on the teachings of the Church as well as the values of love, respect, selflessness, and forgiveness.
Please feel free to join us for a school tour if you are seeking for a school for your child so that you can meet our staff and students.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 26.6 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 61.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 10.72% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 4 | 65.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 12.91% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 4 | 64.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 12.43% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 62.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 10.98% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Fisher RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1