St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Hazelmere Road, AL4 9RW |
| School Website | www.sjfisher.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1727861077 |
| URN | 148990 |
School Census
| Total | 162 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/78 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.9%/48.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 30.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/01/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/01/2012 | Good |
| 09/09/2008 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/09/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 33.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 18.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 17.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 16.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chandlers Road, , AL4 9RS
Sandringham School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Ridgeway, , AL4 9NX
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Downes Road, , AL4 9NT
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Downes Road, , AL4 9NT