The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graham Lobb
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlvaston Junior School
Primary · 525m away
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 525m away
Alvaston Junior Academy
Primary · 525m away
Wyndham Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingsmead School
Special school · 1.1km away
Oakwood Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Derby, DE24 0PA, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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