The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 163 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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,105
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 33.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mrs Dympna Lennon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Blue Skies School
Independent · 478m away
Balfour Junior School
Primary · 516m away
Balfour Infant School
Primary · 869m away
Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 879m away
St Peter's Infant School
Primary · 897m away
Greenvale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School currently has 1,105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School take?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is in Rochester, ME1 2FA, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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