St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Loughton, part of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 7 schools in Loughton with published results, and 13,336th of 14,452 across England. It was 66% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St John Fisher Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); Hereward Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 95% maths); The Alderton Junior School (1 mile, Good, 68% reading, 73% maths); and The Alderton Infant School and Nursery (1 mile, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and NurseryHereward Primary SchoolThe Alderton Junior SchoolThe Alderton Infant School and Nursery
The trust
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 3 schools in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (as of April 2026): 89% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
28% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Mixed (16%) and Black (9%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Debden Underground Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mannock Drive (n-bound), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 153 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John Fisher Catholic Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School are Debden Park High School (0.2 miles), Davenant Foundation School (0.6 miles) and Roding Valley High School (1.4 miles).
Debden Park High SchoolDavenant Foundation SchoolRoding Valley High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (URN 115295), it was rated Good in September 2018.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John Fisher creates a warm, caring community where pupils thrive socially and emotionally with excellent behaviour and attendance. The school provides strong, tailored support for children with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils. Staff are well-trained and valued, delivering a broad curriculum that builds character, raises aspirations, and prepares children for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Strong, calm, purposeful learning environment with highly positive behaviour and mutual respect between pupils and staff
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, with inclusive culture throughout the school
- Well-established professional learning for staff and strong leadership providing clear strategic direction
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils achieved expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics combined, particularly disadvantaged pupils
- Inconsistencies in how the curriculum is taught and assessment does not always lead to activities precisely matching pupil needs
- Early years provision needs development - previously too many children entered Year 1 with gaps in knowledge and skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Irish dancing, badminton, eco club, school council, leadership groups, ballet visits, community charity work
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has shown significant improvement in culture, attendance, and behaviour under current leadership. However, achievement in reading, writing and mathematics needs further development, with inconsistencies in how the curriculum is taught across the school.
At a Glance
24.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
53 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 66% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
27.2
KS2
10
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.
- St John Fisher SSS Sports CampAt the school · Not yet graded
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 Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
276 pupils
420 places
144 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Loughton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Loughton
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
268
Total Pupils
134
Boys
134
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,356
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,293
Per pupil
£1676k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
20.4%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (URN 115295), it was rated Good in September 2018.
What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex 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 66% 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 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has around 268 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
6.9% of sessions were missed at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 20.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Essex'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: St John Fisher SSS Sports Camp (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is at Burney Drive, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2DY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)