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The John Fisher School

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The John Fisher School

Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP

Voluntary aided school
Boys
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,134
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.2%
Attainment 8
55.4
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.7%
Basics 9-5
65.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.9%
EBacc APS
4.98
EBacc 9-5
21.4%
EBacc 9-4
28.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.27
A*-A Grades
17.8%
A*-B Grades
44.7%
AAB+ %
13.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 112 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The John Fisher School

The John Fisher School is a secondary school in Purley, Sutton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.4. The school has around 1,134 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP | More schools in Sutton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The John Fisher School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The John Fisher School

What is The John Fisher School's Ofsted rating?
The John Fisher School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The John Fisher School's latest exam results?
The John Fisher School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The John Fisher School located?
The John Fisher School is a secondary school in Purley, Sutton (CR8 3YP).
How many pupils attend The John Fisher School?
The John Fisher School has around 1,134 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The John Fisher School with other schools?
View The John Fisher School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sutton.