St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St John Fisher Catholic Primary School.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Greenford
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Greenford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 10 schools in Greenford with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St John Fisher Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School are St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Perivale Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 72% maths); Vicar's Green Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 82% maths); and Barham Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPerivale Primary SchoolVicar's Green Primary SchoolBarham Primary School
Who goes there
13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 77.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (19%), other ethnic groups (14%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 19 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Perivale Underground Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lee Road, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 354 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Ealing (586).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2017 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
22.2
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John Fisher Catholic Primary School.
- Boom Sports - SJFAt the school · Not yet graded
- Magna Extended Schools at Perivale Primary School170m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Alperton930m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
354 pupils
420 places
66 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Greenford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Greenford
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
372
Total Pupils
179
Boys
193
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,830
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,122
Per pupil
£2346k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence
332
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School average 24.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has around 372 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 16.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming St John Fisher Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Boom Sports - SJF (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is at Sarsfield Road, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 7AF.