# St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy — Dewsbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 1000
- **Principal:** Mr K Mackey

## Contact

- **Address:** Dewsbury, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 878227106
- **Website:** http://www.stjohnfisher.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dewsbury/st-john-fisher-catholic-voluntary-academy-16243

## About

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Catholic School comprising over 1000 students and 100 staff. We are a happy community, one which is rooted in tradition whilst at the same time very forward looking.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Inadequate — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: We've had a fantastic experience at St John Fisher Catholic Academy. The facilities are top-notch, and the staff are always willing to help. Our child has thrived in the school's inclusive environment, and we're so grateful for the strong Catholic values that are instilled. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: We've been impressed by the school's commitment to social justice and community service. The 6th Form program is excellent, and our child has really benefited from the opportunities provided. We're so pleased with the progress our child has made. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience, but Room for Improvement: While our child attended St John Fisher, we appreciated the school's focus on academic achievement and extracurricular activities. However, we sometimes felt that communication with parents could be better. We're not sure if things have improved since we left, but we hope so. *(Jan 2020)*

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