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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Annual Report to Parents and Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Contact and Consent Updates (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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