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St John Fisher Catholic Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St John Fisher Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- Harrogate HG2 8PT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils leave the school well equipped for their next step in education, employment or training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave considerately and maturely, but some feel behavior expectations are too negative.
Qualifications and Training: Recent staff training has increased teachers’ understanding of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Current Educational Practices: Teachers frequently check pupils’ understanding and help them to remember important concepts.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have secure academic and vocational subject knowledge; however, support for SEND students is inconsistent.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers would recommend the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Some parents feel that communication between school and home is ineffective.
Communication: New leaders need to engage more purposefully with parents to improve communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond when pupils raise concerns and tackle bullying directly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders have raised expectations of pupils and staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff tackle reported bullying directly, and leaders have improved uncomfortable areas.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Regular conversations and outside agency visits educate pupils on risks and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich set of extra-curricular opportunities are available for pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students support lower school pupils, helping to balance responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoor and outdoor areas were improved to make pupils feel safe.
Career Counselling Services: The strength of the careers offer in the sixth form is now being realized across the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All students progress to suitably ambitious destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Recent staff training has increased understanding, but support is not consistent.
Subjects Offered: The sixth form has a broad curriculum offer.
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About Us
St John Fisher Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1328 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 54% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 48.93% | 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 | 70% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
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.
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.
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.
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 | 36.04 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.16 | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 16.68% | 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 | 464 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.4% | 9.05% |
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.
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.
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.
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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 - 6th 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 | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1