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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4HJ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.3 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary academy excels in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 81%, which places it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community ethos. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating potential for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
White Other12.7%
Black African10.8%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.34521, -1.38317 · S12 4HJ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140025
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.st-johnfisher.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 82.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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