The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Ms Laura Mc Laughlin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kale Road, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent, DA18 4BA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School take?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is in Erith, DA18 4BA, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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