St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, sits within the Rochdale local authority, where it competes among 69 primary schools of the same type. In the local landscape, it is outranked by three top peers: All Souls Church of England Primary School (scoring 86), Hollin Primary School (81), and Healey Foundation Primary School (80). The school is led by headteacher Nicole Hadfield and caters to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a total capacity of 210. Its Roman Catholic character is reflected in the on-site chapel, one of several facilities that also include art studios, an ICT suite, a sensory room, a sports hall, and a gymnasium. While the school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, it provides a broad range of extracurricular clubs such as coding, eco club, art club, gardening, and drama, alongside sports including football, swimming, cross country, and athletics.
Key Details
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: stjohnfisher.stoccat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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