St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary academies school situated at Oxford Road, , Dewsbury, WF13 4LL and has roman catholic religious affiliation.
The school caters to students aged 11 - 18, with a boys-to-girls ratio of 489:439, and a total enrollment of 928 pupils. The school admissions policy is Non-selective. For school details such as the vision, aims & ethos, and the prospectus for entry, please refer to their website at www.stjohnfisher.org.ukor contact Kirklees Local Authority.

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Students studying towards first degrees and level 4 or 5 technical qualifications at universities and other higher education institutions in the UK, alternative providers and further education colleges in England.

Students studying courses at level 3 (A level equivalent) or below in further education colleges or higher education institutions. Does not include school sixth forms or sixth-form colleges.

Students who have been in a sustained employment destination from October to March of the following year. This includes students who sustained the two terms through a combination of education and employment.

Students not staying in education or employment. Students either had some education or employment participation in the destination year but it was not sustained from October to March or the students had no participation at all and were known to have claimed out-of-work benefits in the destination year.

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Each subject compared across all schools (GCSE results, 15+ students per subject). National Rank 1 = best in the country for that subject (by % 9-8, then % 7, 6, 5+4, 3+2+1). LA Rank = rank within the same Local Authority. Click a National Rank number to view the full top-300 ranking.

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Students in sustained education at a state-funded school sixth form.

Students in sustained education at a sixth form college.

Students who sustained education at a further education sector college or other FE provider. Includes pupils studying further education in a higher education institution. School sixth forms and sixth-form colleges are shown separately.

Students who in other sustained education destinations. Includes pupils in higher education institutions, special schools, special post-16 institutions, alternative provision or pupil referral units, independent schools or colleges, or pupils only meeting the October to March participation criteria through a combination of more than one type of education provider.

Pupils who did not stay in education or apprenticeships for 2 full terms but were in employment for at least 2 terms. Pupils with a combination of education and employment making up 2 terms are also included

Pupils not staying in education or employment. Pupils either had some education or employment participation in the destination year but it was not sustained from October to March or the pupils had no participation at all and were known to be NEET at some time in the destination year.

GCSE Result - Average

With average GCSE results typically sees a balanced range of grades, with many students achieving scores around the national average (generally 4 or upper). This performance reflects St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy consistent teaching and adequate support, though there may be room for improvement. The school aims to enhance student engagement and outcomes, preparing learners for their next steps in education or careers.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

A-Level Result - Average

With average A-level results generally sees a mix of grades, with a substantial number of students achieving average grades (typically E or upper). This level of performance indicates steady teaching and a supportive environment, but there may be opportunities for growth and enhancement. The school focuses on improving student engagement and academic support to help learners reach their full potential in their future educational endeavors.

Higher Education Admissions Rate - under 30%

A higher education admissions rate of less than 30% indicates that fewer students are successfully gaining acceptance into higher education institutions. This situation may suggest several factors, such as limited college preparation resources, challenges in academic performance, or a lack of guidance in the application process. While this rate can be concerning, it also presents an opportunity for the school to identify areas for improvement. By enhancing support systems, academic programs, and college readiness initiatives, the school can work towards increasing the admissions rate and better preparing students for post-secondary education.

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