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The John Fisher School

Secondary · Voluntary aided school · Purley, CR8 3YP

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#883 of 3,312

Better than 73% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#1,487 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

The John Fisher School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Oct 2013

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils1,116
GenderBoys
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Robert Teague
Local authoritySutton
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 103009.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSuttonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.50.8, better than England, worse than Sutton59.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.80.3%, better than England, similar to Sutton80.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.59%, better than England, worse than Sutton68%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.14.4%, similar to England, worse than Sutton40.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths72.3%, better than England, worse than Sutton76.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4188--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSuttonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.27, worse than England, worse than Sutton42.2635
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.85, similar to England, worse than Sutton42.9635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better13.6%, worse than England, worse than Sutton40.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.2, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study112--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,116
Girls0
Boys1,116
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.14.4%
First language not English22.5%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,265
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.11.8%
Sixth form places2024/25260
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.234
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.37
Average class size21.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
31.7%
African
17.1%
Other White
11.1%
Other Asian
7.2%
Indian
6.2%
Other mixed
4.5%
Other Black
4.1%
White and Asian
3.6%
Caribbean
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean
2.1%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher15.8
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.6
Teachers (FTE)70.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)8.7
Support staff (FTE)30.31
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2575.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2561.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/257
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/257

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.175
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.468
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.132
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.116
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)253

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSuttonEngland
Overall absence5.3%, better than England, better than Sutton5.9%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.15.3%, better than England, similar to Sutton14.6%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.1%, better than England, better than Sutton1.9%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate8.8%
Pupils with one or more suspensions5.8%
Permanent exclusion rate0.2%
Permanent exclusions2

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.98.4%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.97.9%
School sixth form70.6%
Further education19.8%
Sixth form college7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.6%
Apprenticeship0.5%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.6%
Higher education71.3%
Employment12.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.3%
Apprenticeship3.5%
Further education1.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The John Fisher School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableLaleham Lea SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryWallington Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.5 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miSecondaryThomas More Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryMargaret Roper Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miSecondaryWallington High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.7 miNot applicableSt David's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryForesters Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Elphege's RC Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimarySt Elphege's RC Infants' SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The John Fisher School

What is The John Fisher School's Ofsted rating?

The John Fisher School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Oct 2013.

How does The John Fisher School rank in England?

The John Fisher School ranks 883 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 73% of schools) and 1,487 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The John Fisher School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 59% of pupils at The John Fisher School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 50.8 (England 46.2).

What are The John Fisher School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The John Fisher School was C+, and 13.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into The John Fisher School?

For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The John Fisher School made 175 offers from 468 applications (2.7 per offer), and 116 of 132 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The John Fisher School?

The John Fisher School has 1,116 pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the capacity of The John Fisher School?

The John Fisher School had 1,265 school places in 2024/25.

Does The John Fisher School have a sixth form?

Yes, The John Fisher School has a sixth form with 260 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The John Fisher School?

At The John Fisher School, the average class had 21.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.8 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The John Fisher School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The John Fisher School missed 5.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 15.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.