St John Fisher Catholic College
URN: 140802 • Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2SJ
Overview
- Name
- St John Fisher Catholic College
- URN
- 140802
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Garrett Murray (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782307551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2SJ
Summary
St John Fisher Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,091 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 981. The college is committed to fostering an inclusive Catholic community, aiming to educate and inspire students through a holistic approach that addresses their spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic development.
The curriculum at St John Fisher is designed to engage students and meet their individual needs, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, including drama, music, sports, and various clubs, to support the diverse interests of its learners.
Additionally, the college prioritises the wellbeing of its students, implementing initiatives to enhance mental health and promote social justice. Through its pastoral system and community engagement, St John Fisher Catholic College strives to develop confident young adults who contribute positively to both their local community and the wider world.
The curriculum at St John Fisher is designed to engage students and meet their individual needs, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, including drama, music, sports, and various clubs, to support the diverse interests of its learners.
Additionally, the college prioritises the wellbeing of its students, implementing initiatives to enhance mental health and promote social justice. Through its pastoral system and community engagement, St John Fisher Catholic College strives to develop confident young adults who contribute positively to both their local community and the wider world.
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Nearby alternatives
- St John Fisher Catholic College (45.2)
- Newcastle Academy (43.7)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Capacity
- 981
- Pupils
- 1091
- Boys
- 560
- Girls
- 531
- FSM %
- 21.00
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1091 | 560 | 531 | 981 | 21.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1094 | 552 | 542 | 981 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1133 | 583 | 550 | 981 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1133 | 583 | 550 | 981 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1093 | 550 | 543 | 981 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1050 | 529 | 521 | 981 | 11.30 |
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