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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.1 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
821
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, the school performs in the top 60% nationally, and 68% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, the recent Ofsted report categorized the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, though the limited number of responses may not fully reflect the broader parent community's views.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child is happy
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
77%
My child feels safe
74%
My child makes good progress
74%
School keeps me informed
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.2%
White Other13.8%
Asian Pakistani9.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.84616, -2.18872 · BB8 8JT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119785
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School a good school?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School scores 9.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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