Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

URN: 119785 • Colne BB8 8JT

Overview

Name
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
URN
119785
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Dugdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01282865299
Website
Visit
Address
Gibfield Road, Colne BB8 8JT

Summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Colne, Lancashire. With a current enrolment of 821 students, the school has a capacity of 900. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing a Catholic education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development.

The curriculum at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging them to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also promoting moral and spiritual values in line with its Catholic ethos. Support services are in place to assist students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with approximately 31.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, fostering strong relationships with families and local organisations. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk.

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Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
900
Pupils
821
Boys
426
Girls
395
FSM %
31.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 821 426 395 900 31.80
2024-09-11 806 422 384 761 27.40
2023-09-11 783 420 363 761 21.70
2022-09-11 783 420 363 761 21.70
2021-09-11 767 407 360 761 18.60
2020-09-11 754 398 356 750 16.00

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