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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Colne Park High School (66.4)
- Colne Park High School (58.6)
- Colne Primet High School (45.2)
- Colne Primet Academy (44.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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