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St John Fisher Catholic High School
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St John Fisher Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Wigan WN6 7RN
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well, with GCSE results above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding both in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers promote high expectations and know students well.
Current Educational Practices: Strong support and high expectations are evident.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is good or better, but some lessons miss individual progress monitoring.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents engage well; regular updates on student progress.
Communication: Regular reports and newsletters keep parents informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Very large majority of parents hold positive views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Unacceptable behavior is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved exam results and meeting attendance targets.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel safe and understand safety measures.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent understanding of health and well-being factors.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many options available, particularly in sports and performing arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High take-up rates for extra-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Joint use of facilities strengthens community links.
Career Counselling Services: Effective career counselling helps prepare students for post-16 options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most students continue studies in college.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support for students with special educational needs/disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of courses including three separate sciences and vocational options.
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St John Fisher Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1010 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 63% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 36% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 42.54% | 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 | 9% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.64 | 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 | 96% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
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 | -0.6 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 37% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
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 | 14% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
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 | 93% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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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.
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 | -0.71 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 32% 2 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 44.6% | 43.41% |
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 | 40% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 4 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
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 | 94% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.7 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 30% 8 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 2 | 43.23% | 42.62% |
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 | 52% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 13 | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 2 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
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 | 95% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.18% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.27 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 38% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 42.71% | 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 | 44% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 96% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John Fisher Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
