Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 44.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 63%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.67, -0.22]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 160 | 44.1 | — | 62.5% | 19.4% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 155 | 41.6 | -0.45 | 47.7% | 7.1% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 41.7 | -0.15 | 52.0% | 11.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 147 | 43.8 | -0.21 | 52.0% | 10.0% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 119785 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Paul Dugdale |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BB8 8JT |
| Latest pupils | 160 |
| FSM eligible | 31.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT
http://www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk1282865299| DfE number | 4624 |
| UKPRN | 10017445 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1900 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |