St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Pinner, HA5 5RA · Harrow · primary school
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4th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,009 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
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, 84.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Catholic Children's Society and participate in sports via the Watford FC Community Sports and Education Trust. Arts activities include the Christmas Pantomime and Crafts. Trips visit the North Harrow Library, Forest School, Odds Farm, Harrow Museum, Bekonscot Model Village, Hertfordshire Zoo, Headstone Manor Museum, and Shri Swaminarayan Temple. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the core maths and reading lessons? What specific support is offered to pupils who do
What Ofsted said about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School “flourish” in a “calm, friendly and respectful atmosphere” where behaviour is “exemplary”. The school delivers a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve “strong outcomes” and are “very well prepared for the next stage of their education”.
Strengths
- Reading is given “high priority”, with staff delivering phonics “with precision” to help pupils become “fluent readers quickly”.
- There is a “relentless focus on developing pupils’ oracy”, enabling them to communicate “effectively and with maturity” using important subject vocabulary.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to help pupils “build on previous learning”, resulting in a “real depth of understanding” across subjects like mathematics and music.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, supported by a “wide variety of enrichment activities” and a strong emphasis on “respecting diversity and equality of opportunity”.
- Leaders have created an “ambitious culture” where staff feel “listened to and valued”, and systems ensure pupils attend school “regularly”.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting only that leaders have a detailed understanding of “areas they want to improve even further”.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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