Is St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 29 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Requires improvement. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 14th of 20 secondary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.4 (England: 46.2). 32.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School

City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA

Local ranking14th of 20 secondary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1185

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 29 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 29 October 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Requires improvement
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 55.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 170

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Higher education: 51.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 21.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

25.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 7.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 24.8
16-18 Cohort: 181

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1105
Boys: 583 (54%)
Girls: 501 (46%)
Capacity: 1185 (91% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 35.6%
EAL: 21.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 57.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,814/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 34.6%
Black African: 29.7%
White Other: 8.8%
Asian Indian: 4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.1%
Black Caribbean: 2.8%
Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%

34.6%

White British

29.7%

Black African

8.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01634543123

headteacher@stjohnfisher.school

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City Way

Rochester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118908
UKPRN: 10006189
Establishment No.: 5436

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