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St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.4 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,280
Capacity
1,383
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 55.1 | Top 15% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 78% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 502 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
White Other7.4%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
White Irish1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.98406, -1.51790 · HG2 8PT
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148855
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesjfchs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John Fisher Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Academy a good school?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy scores 72.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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