St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Attainment 8 of 34.8 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 34.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 38%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.99
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.20, -0.78]
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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 | 174 | 34.8 | — | 37.9% | 16.7% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 187 | 31.4 | -0.99 | 27.8% | 29.9% | 2.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 192 | 34.8 | -0.79 | 37.0% | 24.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 178 | 37.9 | -0.84 | 49.0% | 28.0% | 3.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kirklees for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141470 |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Acting Headteacher Karl Mackey |
| Trust | THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WF13 4LL |
| Latest pupils | 174 |
| FSM eligible | 42.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL
http://www.stjohnfisher.org.ukView local authority page1924527000| DfE number | 4800 |
| UKPRN | 10047640 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |