At St John Fisher Catholic Primary School we are committed to inspiring and developing confident, independent individuals who take ownership of their learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their education journey. We extend our curriculum in order to provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to experience and enhance success. The message of Christ’s love is at the heart of all that we do.

Our core values:

We welcome, respect and nourish each individual as a unique creation of God.

We set high standards and celebrate the achievements of everyone.

We are passionate about developing enthusiastic, lifelong learners who relish challenge.

We develop children who are well prepared for life in modern society with confidence, resilience and tolerance.

We promote personal and spiritual growth through prayer and reflection.

Some of the feedback from our parents and pupils...

 "Our school is great. It's a lovely community where we can all interact with each other. The teachers always listen to our needs and help us. I love this school" Year 6 pupil

 "I would recommend the school to another parent for the wonderful friendly and helpful atmosphere between parents and teachers" Year 2 parent

 'There is a wonderful atmosphere and community at St John Fisher, a nurturing environment which allows the children to grow at their own pace. Most important of all, children are happy at school, love their teachers and are proud of their achievements. We couldn't ask for more than that!' Parent questionnaire during Ofsted Inspection, 2017

Long term strategic vision

The governors of the school are responsible for setting its long term strategic direction and vision. They formulate a 5 year plan, based on the views of key stakeholders and recommendations from inspections. More information about this, and the annual objectives drawn from the 5 year plan can be found in the document below.

We are delighted to work in partnership with 'Down the Woods' Forest school. Allowing our children to connect to the natural environment using our large pond area, playing field, wooded areas and Sherwood park wood.

Come rain or shine, the children will experience learning outside of the classroom and under the trees.

Ms P. O'Donnell

Headteacher

We pride ourselves on being a Trust in which provides excellent opportunities for ongoing development, career progression and personal growth for new and existing staff at all levels. We enjoy high levels of staff retention across all of our schools and are a popular destination for those looking to begin or further their careers in Education. As a Trust of primary, secondary, infant and junior schools we have a wide range of employment opportunities that present themselves throughout the year, including a secondment programme that allows colleagues to work in another Trust school to further develop their skills and experience.

We are always excited to meet those interested in working for our Trust and our Schools and pride ourselves on being an employer of choice; one that takes seriously its responsibilities to ensuring the very best employment opportunities, career development and support for all of its staff.

All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome candidates of all faiths and none, however support for our Catholic ethos is expected.

Welcome to the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT).

Formed in 2016, as part of the Diocese of Westminster's Academy Strategy, we provide a collaborative structure of school support and innovation for Catholic schools in South West Hertfordshire. As we grow in the coming years to welcome more of the Catholic Primary and Secondary schools from the Watford, St Albans and Dacorum areas, we look forward to further developing and strengthening partnerships of faith, support, mutual challenge and innovation as we seek to ensure 'An Outstanding Catholic Education for All' , as well as professional communities in which all staff are enabled to flourish and to contribute their unique, God-given gifts and talents to our shared mission.

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