St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Erith (Bexley).
Location
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We stand united in our faith with the courage to build a loving world of truth, justice, peace and wisdom. St John Fisher is a small, one form entry, primary school serving the parishes of St. John Fisher, St. Benet's, St Paul's, St David's and the local Thamesmead area.
Our mission is to provide a safe and secure learning environment where children feel happy and experience success through a broad and balanced curriculum. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all our children and to enable each child to achieve the highest standards of education within a Catholic ethos.
Our students are very proud of their school and we are very proud of our pupils. If you would like any further information about the school, please explore our website or contact us directly. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is happy to provide, free of charge, paper copies of information held Here you will find. If you This email address is being protected from spambots.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 101460
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Constituency
- Erith and Thamesmead
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Lawrence Dadzie | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Esther Phillips Former | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kelly Garrett | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Patrick Gillespie | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Chloe Elyse Colgrave | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lawrence Dadzie | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Christine Lobo | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alecia Ani | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Laura Mc Laughlin Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2028 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Colette Doran-Hannon Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Margaret Akpovwa Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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