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The John Fisher School
Goodgraded 21/06/2023Ages 11–181,134 pupilsRoman Catholic
The John Fisher School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Purley, within the Sutton local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,134 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/06/2023, The John Fisher School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.2 and 65% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Purley can view The John Fisher School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence18.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 855.6
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths65%
Grade 4+ English & maths86%
EBacc entry35%
EBacc average point score4.99
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.3
Value added+0.20Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Purley
All schools in Purley →Laleham Lea School0.1 miWallington Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miCumnor House School0.5 miForesters Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Elphege's RC Infants' SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 miSt Elphege's RC Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi
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