St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Halton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John Fisher Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Dickinson, it falls under Halton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5233rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 43 in Halton.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Halton, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Edward Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 0BW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Dickinson |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5233rd of 13,686
Nationally
767th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 43
In Halton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Edward Street, Widnes
Halton, WA8 0BW
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