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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,134
Capacity
1,190
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 65% reach grade 5 or higher. However, EBacc entry at 35% indicates there may be room for growth in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.6 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.9%
Black African17.6%
White Other10.1%
Asian Other7.2%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black Caribbean2.4%
White Irish2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.34549, -0.13386 · CR8 3YP
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN103009
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.johnfisherschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The John Fisher School rated by Ofsted?
The John Fisher School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2013.
Is The John Fisher School a good school?
The John Fisher School scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The John Fisher School in GCSEs?
The John Fisher School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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