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St John Fisher Catholic High School

Wigan·Secondary·North West·Voluntary aided school·WN6 7RN
URN: 106535
41.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.58
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.78, -0.38]
50.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
16.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 41.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
41.3
5+ Eng & Maths:
51%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.58
Confidence interval:
[-0.78, -0.38]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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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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  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • 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

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202519241.350.5%16.1%3.4
2023/202420242.2-0.5852.0%9.9%3.4
2022/202319442.1-0.7153.0%9.0%3.4
2021/202219843.1-0.6057.0%14.0%3.6

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School information

URN106535
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Alison Rigby
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeWN6 7RN
Latest pupils192
FSM eligible32.2%

Contact and identifiers

Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7RN

sjfhs.co.uk1942510715
DfE number4609
UKPRN10017023
Opened
GIAS updated9 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated9 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
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