Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Boys

The John Fisher School

Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP
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The John Fisher School
Purley, CR8 3YP
1,134 Pupils
1,190 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.20% FSM %
1,134 Boys
— Girls
About The John Fisher School

Located in Purley (CR8 3YP), The John Fisher School is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Sutton.

It has 1,134 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,190. Current headteacher: Robert Teague.

Data for The John Fisher School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sutton
Region London
Administrative District Sutton
Parliamentary Constituency Carshalton and Wallington
Ward South Beddington & Roundshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006713
URN 103009
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Andrew Theobald Chair of Governors 15/03/2022 14/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Juliette Cole Governor 13/11/2024 12/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Damian Fox Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Grainne Grabowski Governor 18/08/2022 17/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Hall Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Noel McEvilly Governor 15/03/2022 14/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anita McGowan Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Francis Murphy Governor 07/08/2023 06/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Shafi Nasser Governor 22/07/2024 23/07/2028 Appointed by LA
Dr Tony Newman-Sanders Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Richmond Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mary Ryan Governor 15/03/2022 22/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Laleham Lea School
0.19 km • Purley
Other
Wallington Primary Academy
0.79 km • Wallington
Other
Cumnor House School
0.85 km •
Other
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
0.97 km • Purley
Other
Thomas More Catholic School
0.97 km • Purley
Other
Wallington High School for Girls
1.08 km • Wallington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The John Fisher School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Purley, Sutton.
The John Fisher School has 1,134 pupils, with a capacity of 1,190.
The John Fisher School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The John Fisher School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The John Fisher School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The John Fisher School is Mr Robert Teague.
The John Fisher School is at Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP, in the Sutton local authority, London.
Sixth form at The John Fisher School: Has a sixth form.
The John Fisher School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Teague
Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP
02086604555
www.johnfisherschool.org/
Location
CR8 3YP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103009
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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