St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Prescot, L34 0HA · Knowsley · primary school
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19th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 — 4.1/10 against 3,865 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
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, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Cookery, Snack making, and Bingo clubs. Sports include Tennis, Basketball, Skipping, Bench ball, Hand ball, Crab football, and Dodgeball. Arts and music activities cover Arts and Craft, Colouring, and Dot to dot sheets. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is described as a place where staff have "high expectations" and pupils are encouraged to be "the best that they can be." The report highlights that pupils are happy, respectful, and achieve well, with an "ambitious and logically ordered curriculum" guiding their learning from early years to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils conduct themselves sensibly, are attentive in lessons, and play "harmoniously" at social times.
- Staff use "strong subject knowledge" to explain ideas clearly, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively to achieve well.
- Children in the early years get off to a "flying start," quickly learning routines and developing into "confident and fluent readers."
- The school fosters active citizenship, with pupils keen to carry out charitable works and help one another.
- Governors have developed their skills and hold the school to account, while staff appreciate the mindful approach to workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always check if pupils have learned essential knowledge, leading to gaps in understanding and difficulty recalling learning over time.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is underdeveloped regarding fundamental British values and protected characteristics, leaving pupils insufficiently prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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