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St John Fisher Catholic Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,330 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust. (St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Attainment and Sixth form.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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