SchoolScoresSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Edward Street, Widnes, WA8 0BW
0151 424 7794 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 5 points below the Halton average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Halton. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Halton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.3% | 38.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 9th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 18.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 6.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 14.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 18.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 20 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Widnes. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 11.7%* | 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
- Moorfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede's Catholic Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Bede's Catholic Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsway Primary Academy School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farnworth CofE Controlled Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lunts Heath Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ditton Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widnes Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 43% 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?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John Fisher Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put St John Fisher Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 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 111392.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.