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St John Fisher Catholic College
Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
981
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.8, this school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to other institutions in the area, as indicated by its ranking in the top 71% of schools. While 81% of students progress to university, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may be worth exploring further, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 8.8 out of 100, indicating it performs better than only 9% of schools.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
Asian Indian14.4%
Asian Other6.6%
White Other6.1%
Black African5.4%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.01601, -2.23517 · ST5 2SJ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140802
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Catholic College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is St John Fisher Catholic College a good school?
St John Fisher Catholic College scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 St John Fisher Catholic College in GCSEs?
St John Fisher Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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