St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Manchester, North West M34 7SW · Tameside
#1383 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#10797 of 15,697 nationally
About St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton is a academy primary located in Manchester, in the Tameside local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 237 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 37.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1383rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 237; capacity filled 98.8%.
There are 370 schools in Manchester; St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton ranks 194th of 351 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 237
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Manor Green Primary Academy
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262 students · 759 m away
Corrie Primary School
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358 students · 1.1 km away
Linden Road Academy
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228 students · 1.2 km away
St George's CofE Primary School
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218 students · 1.2 km away
St Thomas More RC College
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797 students · 1.5 km away
Dowson Primary Academy
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477 students · 1.5 km away
Greenfield Primary Academy
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221 students · 1.5 km away
St Anne's Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 1.6 km away
Ashlea House School
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
13 students · 1.6 km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 1.7 km away
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St James' Church of England Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton a good school?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton has a Success Index (England) of 37.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1383 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton rank in North West?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton ranks #1383 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #10797 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton had 237 students in 2025.
Is St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton a primary school or a secondary school?
St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.