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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley CR8 3YP
The John Fisher School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Sutton). It has about 1,150 boys aged between 11 and 18. In October 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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