St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

URN: 141470 • Dewsbury WF13 4LL

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karl Mackey (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
01924527000
Website
Visit
Address
Oxford Road, Dewsbury WF13 4LL

Summary

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Dewsbury, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 928 students and a capacity of 1,069. As a Catholic school, it emphasizes a holistic education that integrates academic achievement with spiritual and moral development, guided by its CARE values: Commitment, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where each student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The academy is committed to providing strong pastoral care alongside a rigorous academic curriculum, ensuring that students are not only well-prepared for their future studies but also develop a sense of community and social responsibility. The school actively promotes a culture of justice and care for others, reflecting its Catholic ethos.

Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. K Mackey, St John Fisher is focused on continuous improvement and the introduction of new opportunities for students. The school values collaboration with families to support the personal and academic growth of each child, preparing them to become confident and compassionate individuals.

Key details

LA
Kirklees
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1069
Pupils
928
Boys
489
Girls
439
FSM %
42.20
Open date
2014-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 928 489 439 1069 42.20
2024-09-11 958 506 452 1069 41.50
2023-09-11 1074 543 531 1069 34.10
2022-09-11 1074 543 531 1069 34.10
2021-09-11 1091 547 544 1069 29.60
2020-09-11 1117 559 558 1069 24.10

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