The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,280
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 9.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Mort (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Secondary · 586m away
Willow Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Oatlands Community Junior School
Primary · 877m away
Oatlands Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harrogate High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hookstone Chase Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Fisher Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St John Fisher Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Fisher Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy currently has 1,280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Academy take?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy is in Harrogate, HG2 8PT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Fisher Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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