ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, Harrogate
Education Centre Information: St John Fisher Catholic High School:
Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Leeds
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1390
Number of boys: 655
Number of girls: 735
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
A thriving Catholic comprehensive school that has developed steadily over the past 40 years; set in 22 acres of parkland south of Harrogate and skirted by Hookstone Wood; provides Catholic education for pupils from 400-square-mile catchment area in North and West Yorkshire. With history going back almost a century, the school has updated its buildings with science, art and technology wing and new music centre. Specialist performing arts and humanities college status; proud of reputation for musical excellence; swing band, choirs and orchestras. Sporting strengths include football, netball, hockey and athletics. Over-subscribed, with 1.1 applications per place. Artsmark Silver (2003); Investor in People status (2000). Ethos: 'The school is a Christian community of faith that values every individual, and a place of learning that seeks the highest possible academic standards'.
Address:
Address: Hookstone Drive
Postcode: HG2 8PT
North Yorkshire, Harrogate.
Telephone: 01423 887254
Fax: 01423 881056
Website: http://www.st-johnfisher.n-yorks.sch.uk
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