St John Fisher Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 55.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- 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:
- +0.59
- Confidence interval:
- [0.41, 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 | 210 | 55.1 | — | 76.2% | 78.1% | 5.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 223 | 57.9 | +0.59 | 79.4% | 15.7% | 4.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 207 | 53.5 | +0.17 | 72.0% | 70.0% | 5.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in North Yorkshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148855 |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Steve Mort |
| Trust | THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | HG2 8PT |
| Latest pupils | 210 |
| FSM eligible | 9.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT
http://sjfchs.org.uk/1423887254| DfE number | 4609 |
| UKPRN | 10089548 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Sept 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Sept 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Feb 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2023 |