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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Derby, DE24 0PAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,982
of 13,686 nationally

About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

If you're a parent weighing up St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, the early signals are strong. The school is clearly popular locally: for its 14 Reception places in 2025/26, it received 30 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.14, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 14 first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that if you live nearby and put it first, you have a decent chance. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with 183 pupils on roll against a capacity of 230, so there is some headroom. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep that matches its previous Good rating from 2014.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressAlvaston Street, Derby, Derby, DE24 0PA
HeadteacherGraham Lobb
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)18.6%
School Capacity183 / 230 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballAthleticsCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.