Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School — Secondary School in Colne

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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

Colne, BB8 8JT

821 Pupils

900 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

31.80% FSM %

426 Boys

395 Girls

About Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Colne, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 821 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Paul Dugdale.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Pendle
Parliamentary Constituency	Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward	Waterside & Horsfield
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-1900
UKPRN	10017445
URN	119785
Data Last Updated	12-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Paul Gauntlett	Chair of Governors	14/09/2023	13/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pius Adefuye	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Clark	Governor	25/05/2022	24/05/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Jackie Dickinson	Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Hindmarch	Governor	02/06/2022	01/06/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Sean Kelly	Governor	15/04/2025	14/04/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Bernadette Matterson	Governor	11/12/2023	04/09/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Fiona Ritchie	Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Donna Shaw	Governor	15/03/2024	14/03/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Judith Stansfield	Governor	16/01/2020	15/01/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Monsignor Peter Wilkinson	Governor	19/11/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Pendle View Primary School

0.22 km • Colne

Other

Colne Primet Academy

0.33 km • Colne

Other

Pendle Community High School & College

0.46 km • Nelson

Other

Colne Primet Primary School

0.47 km • Colne

Other

Pendle Vale College

0.59 km • Nelson

Other

Castercliff Primary School

0.59 km • Nelson

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colne, Lancashire.

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

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School has 821 pupils, with a capacity of 900.

What is the age range at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

The admissions policy at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is: Non-selective.

Is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School a faith school?

Yes, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

The Headteacher at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is Mr Paul Dugdale.

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

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is at Gibfield Road, Colne, BB8 8JT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School currently open?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Paul Dugdale

Gibfield Road, Colne, BB8 8JT

01282865299

www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119785

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026