Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

About Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

208 / 211 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL

Phone

01162882203

Headteacher

A Gallagher

Website

www.stjohnfisher-wigston.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire have?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire part of an academy trust?

Yes — Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is part of ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is located at Shenley Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3QL.