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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.1 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
928
Capacity
1,069
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 94% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic potential, although only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 75%, indicating a positive school community, but the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. The low percentage of students progressing to university, particularly top-third institutions, may be a consideration for families prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 25% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School supports development
63%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
White Other17.7%
Asian Pakistani10.7%
Asian Other9.7%
Black African3.1%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.69415, -1.64402 · WF13 4LL
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141470
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohnfisher.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 7.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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