SchoolScoresSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Tithebarn Road, Knowsley, Prescot, L34 0HA
0151 477 8590 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Prescot comparisons use the 7 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Prescot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prescot. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Prescot figures pool parents at the Prescot schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
56% — 5 points below the Knowsley average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Knowsley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 37 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 10th highest of 14 state primary schools in Prescot. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Knowsley Village School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmaus CofE and Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Albert's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stockbridge Village Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Brow Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croxteth Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowsley Lane Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St John Fisher Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
80% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St John Fisher Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put St John Fisher Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104476.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.