What ages does St John Fisher Catholic High School take?

St John Fisher Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St John Fisher Catholic High School located?

St John Fisher Catholic High School is located in Peterborough, PE1 5JN, Peterborough.

How do I apply to St John Fisher Catholic High School?

St John Fisher Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St John Fisher Catholic High School have a religious character?

Yes — St John Fisher Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St John Fisher Catholic High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Fisher Catholic High School was 0.827 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at St John Fisher Catholic High School?

When St John Fisher Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2 & 3); 2. Baptised Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Baptised Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3 & 10); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St John Fisher Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2 & 3)
2Baptised Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Baptised Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3 & 10)
3Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4 & 5)
6Non-Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Non-Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see note 10)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

The governing body has set its admission number at 140 students to Year 7. The school operates a sixth form for a total of 150 students, with 75 places overall available in Year 12. A Supplementary Information Form is required to apply under criteria 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. Transcribed verbatim from the school’s determined admissions policy; the policy’s own numbered notes form part of the oversubscription criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St John Fisher Catholic High School: key facts

What ages does St John Fisher Catholic High School take?: St John Fisher Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic High School located?: St John Fisher Catholic High School is located in Peterborough, PE1 5JN, Peterborough.
How do I apply to St John Fisher Catholic High School?: St John Fisher Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Fisher Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St John Fisher Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St John Fisher Catholic High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Fisher Catholic High School was 0.827 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St John Fisher Catholic High School?: When St John Fisher Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2 & 3); 2. Baptised Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Baptised Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3 & 10); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point.

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Last distance offered at St John Fisher Catholic High School, year by year →

How places are decided at St John Fisher Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2 & 3)
2Baptised Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Baptised Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3 & 10)
3Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4 & 5)
6Non-Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Non-Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see note 10)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

St John Fisher Catholic High School: key facts

What ages does St John Fisher Catholic High School take?: St John Fisher Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St John Fisher Catholic High School located?: St John Fisher Catholic High School is located in Peterborough, PE1 5JN, Peterborough.
How do I apply to St John Fisher Catholic High School?: St John Fisher Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St John Fisher Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St John Fisher Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St John Fisher Catholic High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St John Fisher Catholic High School was 0.827 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St John Fisher Catholic High School?: When St John Fisher Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2 & 3); 2. Baptised Catholic children in feeder schools for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school — Baptised Catholic children who are in feeder schools and for whom St John Fisher is the nearest Catholic school. (see notes 3 & 10); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3), and 6 further criteria. The school offers 140 places at this entry point.

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