The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Dickinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Edward Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Raise Academy
Free school · Grammar · Very close
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Brookfields School
Special school · 408m away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
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 May 2023. 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 204 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 Widnes, WA8 0BW, in the Halton 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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