St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
80%
Capacity
183
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 230 places).
Ofsted has rated St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Graham Lobb, it falls under Derby local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12982nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 58 in Derby.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | Alvaston Street, Derby, Derby, DE24 0PA |
| Headteacher | Graham Lobb |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.6% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 230 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12982nd of 13,686
Nationally
1270th of 1,353
In East Midlands
52nd of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
35%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Alvaston Street, Derby
Derby, DE24 0PA
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