Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston, LE18 3QL · Leicestershire · primary school
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15th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 211. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to develop their skills outside of lessons? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Overview
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is described as a school where "every child is known, valued and supported to thrive." Leaders demonstrate a "highly effective and strategic approach" to improvement, fostering a culture of "professionalism, ambition and trust." The school provides a "calm, nurturing environment" where pupils feel safe and achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well," with attainment in reading and mathematics "above average," and they "build detailed knowledge" to learn new things with confidence.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and positive," supported by a "highly positive culture of care" and clear systems that ensure bullying is rare.
- Leaders take a "strategic and compassionate approach" to attendance, working closely with families to remove barriers, resulting in most pupils attending well.
- The personal development programme is "extensive, coherent and tailored," helping pupils develop "confidence, resilience and a clear sense of social responsibility."
- Staff provide "carefully tailored teaching" and timely support, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "progress very well."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further refine the curriculum that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive" to ensure barriers to learning are addressed swiftly.
- The school should ensure the curriculum, "including early writing, is delivered consistently well across all key stages" so pupils secure knowledge for future learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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