The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Garrett Murray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
16 plus · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 422m away
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · 767m away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 895m away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 895m away
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Primary · 992m away
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Demetae Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Fisher Catholic College a selective school?
No. St John Fisher Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Fisher Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic College?
St John Fisher Catholic College currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic College take?
St John Fisher Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic College?
St John Fisher Catholic College is in Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Fisher Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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