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St John Fisher Catholic Academy

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St John Fisher Catholic Academy

Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8PT

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,280
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.2%
Attainment 8
55.0
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.0%
Basics 9-5
62.4%

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
78.1%
EBacc APS
5.12
EBacc 9-5
37.6%
EBacc 9-4
53.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.29
A*-A Grades
29.9%
A*-B Grades
55.5%
AAB+ %
20.9%

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 511 students entered

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About St John Fisher Catholic Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. The school has around 1,280 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: St John Fisher Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St John Fisher Catholic Academy

What is St John Fisher Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St John Fisher Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Academy located?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire (HG2 8PT).
How many pupils attend St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Academy has around 1,280 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John Fisher Catholic Academy with other schools?
View St John Fisher Catholic 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 North Yorkshire.