The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.73
Band 5Source: 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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 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
- 828
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Natasha Wilmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Peterborough, PE1 5JN
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Nene Gate
Special school · Very close
NeneGate
Academy · Very close
City of Peterborough Academy
Secondary · 337m away
Medeshamstede Academy
Free school · 386m away
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Primary · 440m away
Inspire Education Group
16 plus · 720m away
Greater Peterborough UTC
Secondary · 885m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic High School?
St John Fisher Catholic High School currently has 828 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic High School take?
St John Fisher Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic High School?
St John Fisher Catholic High School is in Peterborough, PE1 5JN. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Fisher Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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