The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 821
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 31.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Paul Dugdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPendle View Primary School
Special school · Very close
Colne Gibfield School
Special school · Very close
Colne Primet Academy
Secondary · 327m away
Pendle Community High School & College
Special school · 456m away
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Pendle Vale College
Secondary · 589m away
Castercliff Primary School
Primary · 593m away
Nelson Townhouse School
Special school · 876m away
Questions parents ask
Is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School currently has 821 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School take?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is in Colne, BB8 8JT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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