


New School Build
Our new school building marks an exciting milestone in the history of St John Fisher. Designed with modern education in mind, this purpose-built facility will provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. The new building includes state-of-the-art classrooms, dedicated spaces for communal dining, worship, and extracurricular activities, and enhanced resources to support our students’ academic and personal development. As we prepare for this move, we are committed to keeping our community informed. This page will provide updates on the project and highlight the features of our future home.

In July 2020, our headteacher, Mrs. Rigby, received the exciting news from the Department of Education (DfE) that St John Fisher Catholic High School would be re-built. By February 2021, SJF was proudly announced as the flagship school for the DfE Schools Rebuild Programme. Over the next 10 years, this programme will see 50 schools re-designed, rebuilt, or renovated to create modern, efficient learning spaces. Work on our new build began in the summer of 2022.
Key Facts
The project commenced in 2022 and is set to conclude by Spring 2025. St John Fisher was selected as a flagship school for the Department for Education's Rebuilding Programme, funded entirely by the DfE. Wates Construction, a trusted national contractor with extensive experience in school projects, was chosen to bring this vision to life. The school is designed to be net-zero, combining sustainability with modern facilities.



Our Vision for the Future
Our new campus will feature cutting-edge facilities designed for academic and personal growth. The three-storey superblock will host:
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State-of-the-art classrooms equipped for outstanding teaching and learning.
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Modern IT and digital platforms to accelerate learning opportunities.
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A central school chapel, blending tradition and spirituality.


































We are committed to preserving our heritage by integrating the SJF crest from the old Block A into the superblock’s design. Additionally, a time capsule—containing a newspaper, school tie, photos of the build, and other mementos suggested by the school council—will be embedded for future generations to discover.
Sports and Recreation
The new sports facilities will include:
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A full-size, two-storey sports hall.
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A dance studio with wall mirrors and a ballet bar.
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A fitness suite to nurture athletic talents.
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Outdoor play areas, including a tarmacked MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) marked for basketball, netball, and football.









































Our new school is a pioneer in eco-friendly design. It incorporates:
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Solar-powered technology for energy efficiency.
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A green roof to improve insulation and encourage biodiversity.
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Electric vehicle charging points.
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Social green spaces for relaxation and promoting environmental awareness.
Sustainability Features
Construction and Planning
The steel frame for the main superblock, accessed via Baytree Road, was completed over the Summer of 2023. By Easter 2024, this structure had evolved into the iconic “red box” that is now a recognizable feature on Baytree Road.
Currently, the new school block is ready for occupation, with plans for us to move into this new facility in March 2025. Once we relocate, the Wates team will begin demolishing the remaining buildings and landscaping the rest of the site to complete the transformation.
The phased demolition of older buildings ensured minimal disruption to school operations. Vehicular access from Baytree Road and Springfield Road has remained unchanged, with car parking areas reconfigured to suit the new layout. Thanks to meticulous planning, noisy work was scheduled during holidays or outside of school hours, with special accommodations made during GCSE exam periods.
Despite the construction, St John Fisher has continued to be a safe, secure, and happy environment where students thrive academically and socially.

By Spring 2025, St John Fisher will be transformed into a modern, dynamic learning environment designed to inspire current and future generations. From state-of-the-art teaching spaces to sustainable innovations, our new school will be a beacon of educational excellence. This truly is history in the making—a school for the future of Wigan.