St John Fisher Catholic High School

URN: 106535 • Wigan WN6 7RN

Overview

Name
St John Fisher Catholic High School
URN
106535
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Rigby (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942510715
Website
Visit
Address
Baytree Road, Wigan WN6 7RN

Summary

St John Fisher Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Wigan, serving a mixed-gender population of approximately 994 students. The school is part of The Archdiocese of Liverpool and emphasizes a faith-based education that promotes spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth. The mission statement, "Learning Together as a Community in Christ," reflects the school's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued.

The curriculum at St John Fisher is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects that cater to the individual needs of students. The school places a strong emphasis on quality teaching and pastoral care, ensuring that students feel safe and supported in their learning journey. This approach aims to nurture not only academic success but also moral and ethical development in line with Catholic values.

In addition to its educational offerings, St John Fisher is currently undergoing construction for a new school building, which began in January 2022. This development aims to enhance the learning environment for students and reflects the school's commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1000
Pupils
994
Boys
498
Girls
496
FSM %
32.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 994 498 496 1000 32.20
2024-09-11 1010 516 494 1000 28.70
2023-09-11 1004 519 485 1000 27.50
2022-09-11 1004 519 485 1000 27.50
2021-09-11 995 504 491 1000 22.90
2020-09-11 975 513 462 1000 18.70

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