St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Melrose Road, Pinner, HA5 5RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Harrow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 4th of 38 primary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils flourish here. They are happy and kept safe. This is because there are always adults who are there to help them should they need it. Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. Pupils understand and demonstrate what is expected of them. This is because they are taught how to develop self-control and resilience throughout their time at school. Consequently, learning is focused, and disruption to lessons is rare. Pupils appreciate the calm, friendly and respectful atmosphere they experience at the school. The curriculum is broad and ambitious and helps all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Pupils are enthusiastic, independent and resilient. They produce work of high quality across different subjects and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils are given opportunities to have a say in their school. There is a wide range of responsibilities available, including Catholic life ambassadors, 'play champs', the pupil parliament and eco-warriors. Electing those who perform these roles provides pupils with an understanding of democracy and prepares them well for life in modern Britain.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

89 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

628 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals6.2%

6.2%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language54.1%

54.1%, 32.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.7%

10.7%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Reddiford School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Longfield Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Buckingham Preparatory School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Pinner Park Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
West Lodge Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Nina Pignatiello
Address
Melrose Road, Pinner, HA5 5RA
Local authority
Harrow
URN
146178

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.