St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Erith, DA18 4BA · Bexley · primary school
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3rd of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 3,450 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With 33 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand increases next year? How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child joining in the middle of the academic year?
What Ofsted said about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a “kind and welcoming atmosphere” where they feel “safe and cared for.” The school fosters a “distinctive nurturing ethos” that promotes resilience, high academic standards, and strong moral values. Leaders and staff are deeply committed, ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for their lives beyond primary school.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and show “resilience and determination to succeed.”
- The curriculum is “exceedingly well thought through,” with teachers providing “precise guidance” to help pupils apply knowledge confidently.
- Reading is taught effectively from the start, with staff skilled at helping pupils decode unfamiliar words and catch up swiftly if at risk.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “excellent support,” including adapted lessons and equipment like task management boards.
- Children make a “deeply meaningful contribution” to school life, showing care and compassion through activities such as helping younger pupils and visiting care homes.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum does not always “precisely identify the important knowledge and vocabulary” children need, leaving some less prepared for Key Stage 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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