Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11208 pupils

Shenley Road, LE18 3QLWebsite01162882203

Good208 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils208

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils208

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

208 / 211 (99%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mr A Gallagher

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 71%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.5%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.1%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (28%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (24%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (24%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (4%)

Other1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils208

Free school meals6.3%

English as additional language15.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British51.0%

Black African21.2%

Indian9.6%

Mixed Other5.3%

White Other4.3%

Pakistani2.9%

Asian Other1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Mixed White & African1.4%

White Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Trust Performance

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 852.4

Progress 80.43

EBacc entry39.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,302

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,098 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,528

Support staff£1,113

Premises£208

Energy£123

Learning resources£193

Income per pupil£5,307

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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