SecondaryData as of May 2026

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

May 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.7%

Basics 9-5

31.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.6	46.4
2023/24	36.7	46.4
2024/25	39.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.54	0.00
2023/24	-0.55	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

7.8%

EBacc APS

3.27

EBacc 9-5

2.8%

EBacc 9-4

5.0%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

24.79

A*-A Grades

9.4%

A*-B Grades

22.1%

AAB+ %

7.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 93 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Fort Pitt Grammar School

0.38 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Blue Skies School

0.48 km away · Other independent special school

Ripplevale School Rochester

0.78 km away · Other independent special school

Rochester Independent College

0.92 km away · Other independent school

Holcombe Grammar School

1.28 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 1,105 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

What is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 70% of parents would recommend St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School.

What are St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School's latest exam results?

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School located?

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Rochester, Medway (ME1 2FA).

How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School has around 1,105 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School with other schools?

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