The John Fisher School

A good voluntary aided school school in Sutton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The John Fisher School.

Purley, CR83YP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.6%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 October 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Peaks Hill
Purley, CR83YP
Phone
2086604555
Website
johnfisherschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103009
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP
Website
http://www.johnfisherschool.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1190 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,154
Free School Meals
14.6% (168 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
11.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
20.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
72.2%
Ebacc Languages:
34.8%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.28
Progress 8 Range:
0.07 to 0.49
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
128 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.6 (+34.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.0 (+15.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.28 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,154 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Enjoyment of their time at school. Taking responsibility for leading themselves and others. Being active members who contribute to the school and wider community. Accepting of hard work and discipline as requirements for success. Recognised by the school: The diversity of the school and local community. The efforts and achievements in all areas of school life with due praise and reward. Developed together: The attitudes, characteristics and self-belief to tackle any challenges in future life. Good relationships and lasting friendships. Moral values which they can apply in life The skills, commitment and resilience to become successful, independent life-long learners.

Our Catholic ethos is central to the life of the school. Rooted in the teachings and values of the Catholic Church, with faith at the heart of pastoral care. Faith is proposed rather than imposed. Mass is celebrated in the school chapel, sacraments are available, regular retreats and pilgrimages are offered, and service and charity are integral to Catholic social teaching.

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Headteacher Mr R F Teague describing The John Fisher School as a place with a proud history, strong academics, vibrant wider curriculum, excellent pastoral care, and a Catholic ethos that guides its mission and community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Faith Club

Sports

Rugby Cross-country Cricket Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

A broad and balanced curriculum of courses well matched to student need, across key stage three, four and five. A broad range of learning styles to develop: knowledge and understanding, behaviour for learning, creative and analytical skills, literacy and numeracy. Teaching which is effectively differentiated to offer appropriate challenge for all learners. Inspirational and accountable leadership at all levels. Leadership opportunities inside and outside the classroom to develop the abilities needed to take on a valuable and active role in society. Consistently high academic standards and expectations for every individual. A flexible and personalised approach to best match student need in order to maximise progression. An extensive menu of extra-curricular clubs and a wide range of learning experiences outside the classroom.

Admissions Criteria

The John Fisher School is a Catholic school that welcomes applications from all those who support its ethos, including those from other faiths or no faith. In-Year waiting lists are ranked in accordance with the Admissions Policy. All In-Year applications must be verified by Sutton Local Authority. The Governors will make decisions based on the circumstances of each case and in the best interests of the applicant, with information from the parish priest reference where applicable.

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