St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary school in Loughton, Essex. Report card, Dec 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 2 December 2025, report published 2 February 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around December 2029
The last inspection was in December 2025. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesThomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
School remains Good (Apr 2023)
- 0.4 milesHereward Primary School
Outstanding (Jun 2024)
- 1.0 milesThe Alderton Junior School
Good (Jan 2023)
- 1.0 milesThe Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Good (Feb 2023)
- 1.3 milesStaples Road Primary School
School remains Good (Nov 2022)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.