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St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan WN6 7RN
St John Fisher Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Wigan). It has about 1,000 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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