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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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