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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
211
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 70% of schools. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.0%
Black African21.2%
Asian Indian9.6%
Mixed Other5.3%
White Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.59176, -1.09592 · LE18 3QL
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138090
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire rated by Ofsted?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2011.
Is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire a good school?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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