The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Mandy Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Manchester, M34 7SW
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Primary · Very close
Manor Green Primary Academy
Primary · 759m away
Corrie Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Linden Road Primary School and Hearing Impaired Resource Base
Primary · 1.2km away
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Primary · 1.2km away
Arnfield Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Thomas More RC College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Greenfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton take?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton is in Manchester, M34 7SW. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton have a sixth form?
No, St John Fisher RC Primary School, Denton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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