St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Address | Hookstone Drive, HG2 8PT |
| School Website | sjfchs.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1423887254 |
| URN | 148855 |
School Census
| Total | 1398 |
| Girls/Boys | 711/687 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.9%/49.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 105 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2022 | Good |
| 17/10/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.93 |
| Progress 8 | 0.59 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.94 |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 86% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 535 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 152 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 564 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 475 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 64% |
| no | 36% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St Aidan's Church of England High School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Oatlands Community Junior School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Willow Tree Community Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Address: Wetherby Road, , HG2 7SG