St John Fisher Catholic High School
URN: 107783 • Dewsbury WF13 4LL
Overview
- Name
- St John Fisher Catholic High School
- URN
- 107783
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Higgins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Oxford Road, Dewsbury WF13 4LL
Summary
St John Fisher Catholic High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, with a capacity of 1,069 students. The school is rooted in Catholic values, placing Christ at the centre of its educational approach. It aims to nurture students spiritually, morally, and academically, integrating Gospel values into everyday learning and school life. The school emphasizes the importance of pastoral care alongside academic excellence, ensuring that each student is supported in their personal development.
The school community is described as happy and inclusive, with strong relationships between staff and students. The ethos is built around the CARE values of Commitment, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence, which guide interactions and the overall learning environment. St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, which promotes a mission of service and compassion, encouraging students to contribute positively to society.
St John Fisher also prioritises safeguarding, with designated leads in place to ensure the welfare of all students. The school is committed to continuous improvement and offers a range of opportunities for students to flourish both academically and personally.
The school community is described as happy and inclusive, with strong relationships between staff and students. The ethos is built around the CARE values of Commitment, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence, which guide interactions and the overall learning environment. St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, which promotes a mission of service and compassion, encouraging students to contribute positively to society.
St John Fisher also prioritises safeguarding, with designated leads in place to ensure the welfare of all students. The school is committed to continuous improvement and offers a range of opportunities for students to flourish both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy (57.5)
- Manor Croft Academy (52.9)
- Westborough High School (50.4)
- Thornhill Community Academy (49.8)
- Birkdale High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1069
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1069 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1069 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1069 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1069 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1069 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1069 |
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