St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
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Attainment 8 of 40.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.55
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.79, -0.30]
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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 | 179 | 40.0 | — | 45.8% | 7.8% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 175 | 36.7 | -0.55 | 41.7% | 8.6% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 163 | 37.6 | -0.54 | 44.0% | 8.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 126 | 40.1 | -0.29 | 52.0% | 10.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Medway for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118908 |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Dympna Lennon |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | ME1 2FA |
| Latest pupils | 179 |
| FSM eligible | 33.3% |
Contact and identifiers
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA
http://www.stjohnfisher.schoolView local authority page1634543123| DfE number | 5436 |
| UKPRN | 10006189 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |