St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Pinner, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School currently has around 624 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 22.6%. white british pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by other white at 15.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Melrose Road, Pinner, HA5 5RA |
| Website: | http://www.stjohnfisherschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088682961 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nina Pignatiello |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146178 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 624 |
| Number of Boys: | 306 |
| Number of Girls: | 318 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 22.60% | 141 |
| White British | 20.40% | 127 |
| Other White | 15.70% | 98 |
| Other Asian | 9.60% | 60 |
| White and Asian | 6.90% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 5.60% | 35 |
| Irish | 3.70% | 23 |
| Chinese | 3.50% | 22 |
| African | 2.90% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Infant School and Nursery Dukes Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Park Junior School Melbourne Avenue , HA5 5TJ | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessborough Education Trust 22 Cannon Lane , HA5 1HL | - not rated | 885 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Atholl School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Innellan House School 44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.