Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Contact details for the school

School Name: Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Address: Shenley Road
Town/City: Wigston
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE18 3QL
Telephone Number: 0116 288 2203
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr A Gallagher
Capacity: 211
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.8%

Location and administration

URN: 138090
DfE Number: 855/3343
UKPRN: 10037101
UPRN: 100032050973
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Oadby and Wigston (E07000135)
Constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (E14001266)
Electoral Ward: Wigston St Wolstan's (E05005540)
Diocese: RC14(Diocese of Nottingham)

Easting & Northing: 461342E, 299713N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 32.64" N 1° 5' 44.79" W
Plus Code: 9C4WHWR3+XM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Edward Hayes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Helen Ladkin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
  • Mr Taiwo Odude - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Oluyinka Oyeniji - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Ms Lisa Smith-Lester - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.