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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
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- Colne BB8 8JT
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: In some subjects, pupils' achievement is not as strong as it should be.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some disrupt others' learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly.
Current Educational Practices: The school provides suitable training for teachers to check and assess pupil knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not feel well supported in managing behaviour.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate how well the school communicates with them.
Communication: Parents are well informed about what their children are learning in school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents said that they are well informed and appreciate communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have accurately identified priorities but staff need more support implementing changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has taken action to strengthen staffing and update policies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff address bullying concerns quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe due to having trusted adults they can talk to.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy music, drama performances, and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school offers activities that enhance learning of the curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: The updated PSHE curriculum includes information on further education and careers opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers need sufficient information to support pupils with SEND effectively.
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 806 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the heart of Pendle, East Lancashire, Fisher More Comprehensive School is a highly successful, joyful, and flourishing institution. With views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside from almost every room, the school is in a desirable location. The Catholic tradition has deep roots in the school. We accept students who are willing to embrace our distinctive mission and ethos from any faith or background. Every day, we put in the effort to live out our objective and actively promote "all our bright colours to shine." We endeavour to identify and develop everyone's abilities and talents so that we can all reach our full potential. We consistently have the top exam scores in Pendle and frequently the best in all of East Lancashire, and I'm delighted to say that. Every student leaves with everything they require to ensure their success in the future. Ofsted and Diocesan Inspection 2016 highlighted the very many strengths that exist in the school it continues to be a very 'Good' school. Fisher More is trying to become better. We are a school that always seeks ways to enhance the wonderful things we already do in order to make them even better. We are meeting that challenge and the escalating demand it entails as a school community. Future success will be even more assured, we are confident. As we move forward in cooperation, we are eager to welcome and collaborate with you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 10 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 6 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 3 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 5 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 7 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 6 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
