St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ · Staffordshire · secondary school
49th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 916 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 34.8 · 27 | 30% | 0.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 41.8 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 34.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.4 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Art Club, Lego League Robot Challenge, FTC Robotics, Warhammer Club, History Club, 6th Form Debate Club, KS3 Science Club, and Minecraft club. Sports include Athletics, Dance, Cricket, Racket Sports, Rounders, and Football. Arts and music activities comprise Choir, Band, Show Rehearsals, and Origami. An after-school club is available.
Getting in. The school has 1091 pupils in a capacity of 981, exceeding it by 110. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage entry for new pupils when it is already 110 over capacity? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school support pupils to
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