The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- 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
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Head
- Mr Robert Teague (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaleham Lea School
Independent · Very close
Tudor Lodge School
Independent · 342m away
Wallington Primary Academy
Primary · 793m away
Amy Johnson Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Cumnor House School
Independent · 847m away
Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary · 964m away
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Wallington High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The John Fisher School a selective school?
No. The John Fisher School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The John Fisher School's Ofsted rating?
The John Fisher School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The John Fisher School?
The John Fisher School currently has 1,134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Fisher School take?
The John Fisher School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The John Fisher School?
The John Fisher School is in Purley, CR8 3YP, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Fisher School have a sixth form?
Yes, The John Fisher School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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