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The John Fisher School
Goodgraded 21/06/2023Ages 11–181,134 pupilsFaithRoman 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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 21/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.6
England avg 45.1 · was 55.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths65%
England avg 45% · was 65% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths86%
England avg 65% · was 87% in 2023/24
EBacc entry35%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.99
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.3
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.9
AAB or better14%
Retention100%
Value added+0.20
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake14.4%
Free school meals14.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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