The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr A Gallagher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGlenmere Community Primary School
Primary · 476m away
The Meadow Community Primary School
Primary · 623m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brocks Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Launde Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gartree High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Gartree High School Oadby
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Little Hill Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire take?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is in Wigston, LE18 3QL, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire have a sixth form?
No, Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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