The John Fisher SchoolPeaks Hill , Purley

The John Fisher School, based in Purley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The John Fisher School currently has around 1134 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.9%. african pupils make up about 17.6% , followed by other white at 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 73% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .