St John Fisher Catholic College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
5 of 9 in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pupils
1,075
First preferences per place
0.72
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 43.5 | 41.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 37% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 40% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 | -0.40 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Orme Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Newcastle Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Thistley Hough Academy · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 49% in England
- Chesterton Community Sports College · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Clayton Hall Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- St Joseph's College · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
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The neighbourhood
St John Fisher Catholic College is in Newcastle Town (typical home £150,000, crime very high).
What is St John Fisher Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does St John Fisher Catholic College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St John Fisher Catholic College is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.