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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
928
Ages
11-18
FSM
42.2%
Attainment 8
34.8
Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.8%
Basics 9-5
24.7%

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
16.7%
EBacc APS
3.02
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
21.88
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
4.3%
AAB+ %
N/A

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 15 students entered

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About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. The school has around 928 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Jan 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Nov 2022 — Inadequate
  5. Mar 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  6. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  7. May 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy located?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF13 4LL).
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 928 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?
View St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy'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 Kirklees.