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St John Fisher Catholic High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Kate Pereira

location_onPeterborough, PE1 5JN

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

797

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Peterborough

#1,826 of 4,663 nationally

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St John Fisher Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Peterborough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St John Fisher Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 828 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #7 in Peterborough and #1,826 of 4,663 nationally. 38.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 23.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.73 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

38.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.5%

Entering EBacc18.50%

EBacc APS3.86

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26.40%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS2.94

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.73

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.3%

Achieving A*–A8.0%

Achieving A*–B23.0%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 June 2023

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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17 October 2013

Inspection Report

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23 May 2012

Inspection Report

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25 March 2011

Inspection Report

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03 March 2010

Inspection Report

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07 October 2009

Inspection Report

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13 May 2009

Inspection Report

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20 January 2009

Inspection Report

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07 October 2008

Inspection Report

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29 April 2008

Inspection Report

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23 November 2005

Inspection Report

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06 March 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-11-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-17

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-05-23

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 828 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	828	42	5.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	829	46	5.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	798	35	4.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	796	57	7.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	801	36	4.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	786	41	5.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	797	27	3.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	800	21	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	802	17	2.1%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	801	14	1.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	803	20	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	807	16	2.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	805	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	804	16	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	788	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	788	13	1.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	782	18	2.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	728	16	2.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	732	17	2.3%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	740	15	2.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	679	16	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	671	18	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	681	15	2.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	699	17	2.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	705	40	5.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	701	46	6.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree19%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree25%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree35%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Peterborough

The King's (The Cathedral) School

Hampton Gardens Secondary School

Stanground Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Arthur Mellows Village College

Nene Park Academy