St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary located in Kirklees, WF13 4LL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Inadequate. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 958 pupils on roll.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds (rc) diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Local Authority: Kirklees
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1069
Number of Pupils: 958
Number of Boys: 506
Number of Girls: 452
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 41.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-31
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Inadequate
Category of Concern: SWK
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Inadequate
Personal Development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management: Inadequate
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding Effective: No
Inspection Date: 2023-03-01
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Mackey
Phone: 01924527000
Website: http://www.stjohnfisher.org.uk
Location: Oxford Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated Inadequate by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy admit?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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