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St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme·West Midlands·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edCatholic
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St John Fisher Catholic College is a secondary academy in Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St John Fisher Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of -0.40 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, 63% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,091 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.6%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
After leaving St John Fisher Catholic College, student destinations include 66% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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St John Fisher Catholic College has a Progress 8 score of -0.40, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 43.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
63% of students at St John Fisher Catholic College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St John Fisher Catholic College achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
St John Fisher Catholic College has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at St John Fisher Catholic College is 20.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St John Fisher Catholic College has 1,091 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving St John Fisher Catholic College, 66% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
St John Fisher Catholic College was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John Fisher Catholic College is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John Fisher Catholic College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
261/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
109/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Newcastle Under Lyme area
3.9
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.