St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Tithebarn Road, Knowsley, Prescot, L34 0HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Prescot for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Prescot. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 25 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils are encouraged and supported to be the best that they can be. Staff instil self-belief into pupils. Pupils achieve well. Pupils respect the school's rules. They conduct themselves sensibly. In lessons, pupils are attentive. Weekly circle time helps pupils to understand their feelings. At social times, pupils play together harmoniously. They use kind words towards each other. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. They learn quickly to follow the school's routines. For instance, children in the Nursery class gladly tidy up at the end of the day. Pupils are happy in school. Pupils learn how to be active citizens. For example, Year 6 'Fisher friends' help children to settle into the Reception class. Pupils are keen to carry out charitable works such as collecting food for a local foodbank. Many of them, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), represent the school at sporting events. 'Shining lights' are voted for by their class to represent them. They have helped to design a prayer garden. Play leaders support pupils to be active. Pupils embrace the myriad of opportunities to help one another.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check that pupils have learned the most important knowledge identified in the curriculum. This means that, in these subjects, some pupils do not develop a secure understanding over time. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check that pupils have learned this knowledge.
- The school does not ensure that pupils have a sufficiently deep understanding of fundamental British values or the protected characteristics. Pupils cannot articulate the importance of this learning or why it makes a difference to everyday life. The school should ensure that there is clarity about when and how pupils will learn about fundamental British values and protected characteristics, so that pupils are prepared fully for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Village School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Lewis
- Phone
- 01514778590
- Address
- Tithebarn Road, Knowsley, Prescot, L34 0HA
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 104476
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.