Demetae Academy vs St John Fisher Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demetae Academy
Newcastle under Lyme · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
50 students
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
| Measure | Demetae Academy Newcastle under Lyme, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #263 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2478 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 50 | 1,075 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 1,075 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Newcastle under Lyme | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.demetaeacademy.org.uk | www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic College is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 50.
- •Demetae Academy is a independent school while St John Fisher Catholic College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Demetae Academy better than St John Fisher Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Demetae Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle under Lyme and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Demetae Academy: 50. St John Fisher Catholic College: 1,075. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Demetae Academy and St John Fisher Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Demetae Academy is unranked and St John Fisher Catholic College is 263rd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).