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St John Fisher Catholic College

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St John Fisher Catholic College

Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Newcastle Under Lyme.

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Catholic
Pupils
1,091
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.0%
Attainment 8
41.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.7%
Basics 9-5
33.8%

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
12.6%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
5.1%
EBacc 9-4
7.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.34
A*-A Grades
14.4%
A*-B Grades
39.4%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 46 students entered

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About St John Fisher Catholic College

St John Fisher Catholic College is a secondary school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Dec 2010 — Good (predecessor: St John Fisher Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John Fisher Catholic College

What is St John Fisher Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St John Fisher Catholic College's latest exam results?
St John Fisher Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic College located?
St John Fisher Catholic College is a secondary school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire (ST5 2SJ).
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic College?
St John Fisher Catholic College has around 1,091 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Fisher Catholic College with other schools?
View St John Fisher Catholic College'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 Staffordshire.