SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

Gibfield Road, Colne, BB8 8JT

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Colne.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

821

Ages

11-16

FSM

31.8%

Attainment 8

44.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

44.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.7%

Basics 9-5

43.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

19.4%

EBacc APS

3.61

EBacc 9-5

6.3%

EBacc 9-4

10.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a secondary school in Colne, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 34 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 821 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Gibfield Road, Colne, BB8 8JT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

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 received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 34 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School.

What are Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School's latest exam results?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School located?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a secondary school in Colne, Lancashire (BB8 8JT).

How many pupils attend Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School has around 821 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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