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The John Fisher School

Sutton, CR8 3YPSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
156 1st-choice / 178 places
Ranking
#891
of 3,141 nationally

About The John Fisher School

The John Fisher School is a popular choice for local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 464 applications for 178 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.61 applicants per place. Of those, 156 families put it as their first preference, and 132 first-preference offers were made. While the school doesn't publish a parent satisfaction survey, the high demand suggests a strong reputation among Sutton families. As a Roman Catholic boys' secondary with a mixed sixth form, it draws from a committed community. The school is led by headteacher Robert Teague and currently educates 1,134 pupils, operating just below its full capacity of 1,190. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2023, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPeaks Hill, Purley, Sutton, CR8 3YP
HeadteacherRobert Teague
Local AuthoritySutton
Number of Pupils1,134
Free School Meals (FSM)15.2%
School Capacity1,134 / 1,190 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallSwimming PoolSports HallTheatreScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RugbyRoundersMartial ArtsCross CountryCricketFootballHockeyBasketballRowingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseFilm ClubOrchestraChessBook ClubDuke of EdinburghChoirDebateCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Source: johnfisherschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The John Fisher School

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