The John Fisher School
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Attainment 8 of 55.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 82%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.28
- Confidence interval:
- [0.07, 0.49]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 192 | 55.6 | — | 82.3% | 34.9% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 187 | 55.0 | +0.28 | 81.8% | 27.8% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 187 | 52.1 | -0.03 | 79.0% | 29.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 187 | 54.4 | -0.03 | 81.0% | 36.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sutton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 103009 |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Robert Teague |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CR8 3YP |
| Latest pupils | 192 |
| FSM eligible | 15.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP
http://www.johnfisherschool.org/View local authority page2086604555| DfE number | 5402 |
| UKPRN | 10006713 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |