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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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