SecondaryData as of May 2026

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Inadequate

Nov 2022

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

Academic picture

34.8school · 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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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

34.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	34.8	46.4
2023/24	31.4	46.4
2024/25	34.8	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	-0.79	0.00
2023/24	-0.99	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

16.7%

EBacc APS

3.02

EBacc 9-5

3.4%

EBacc 9-4

6.3%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Westborough High School

0.27 km away · Foundation school

Good

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0.41 km away · Other independent school

Ethos College

0.98 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Rida Girls High School

1.46 km away · Other independent school

Madni Academy

1.74 km away · Other independent school

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 51 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. The school has around 928 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Jun 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jan 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Nov 2022 — Inadequate
Mar 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
May 2019 — Inadequate

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 Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 51 responses): 75% of parents would recommend St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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?

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