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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PA, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.4 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
183
Capacity
230
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 6%, the school is better than 42% of others in the area, indicating a decent level of overall achievement and a supportive learning environment for its 183 pupils.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.0%
Black African23.5%
White Other15.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.1%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.89826, -1.42212 · DE24 0PA
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN138514
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 42.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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