Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, Colne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring school where pupils thrive in a respectful, family-like environment. The curriculum is broad and well-designed, preparing pupils well for further education and employment with impressive enrichment opportunities including trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports and music clubs. Staff provide tailored support to help all pupils succeed, including those facing additional challenges.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development curriculum covering health, safety, relationships and British values with pupils showing secure knowledge
- Wide range of enrichment activities and trips (Auschwitz, Houses of Parliament) helping pupils prepare for life beyond school
- Positive relationships and family-like atmosphere with polite, respectful behaviour and low rates of bullying and suspensions
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, narrowing attainment gaps
- High staff morale with leaders acting as positive role models
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality varies across subjects - some subjects less well developed than others
- Inconsistent application of SEND support strategies across classrooms
- Need to embed highly effective teaching practice across all subject areas
- Further work needed to close attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils nationally
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where all staff take responsibility for identifying and managing concerns, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, cheerleading, role-playing club, glow-in-the-dark dodgeball, American football, music clubs including 'Chord for the Lord', ambassador roles, world of work days, work experience, visiting speakers from colleges
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a well-led school where pupils achieve in line with national averages and benefit from strong pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. The school has made substantial progress over the past two years in improving behaviour and academic results.
At a Glance
31.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
33
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
812 pupils
900 capacity
88 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Colne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Colne
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.31496%
Overall absence
28.42227%
Persistent absence
862
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Pendle View Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
Castercliff Primary School
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy
Colne Lord Street School
Bradley Primary School
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Walverden Primary School
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
West Street Community Primary School
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