St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby

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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Alvaston Street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0PA

A Good-rated primary school in Derby where 61% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

183

Ages

4-11

FSM

18.6%

Capacity

230

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

61.0%

RWM Combined

61.0%

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About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 183 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Alvaston Street, Derby, DE24 0PA | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2023 — Good
May 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Derby, Derby (DE24 0PA).

How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 183 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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