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 812 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School have a religious character?

Yes — Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 67% of pupils at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic children who are looked after — Catholic children who are looked after; or who were previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order; or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Baptised Roman Catholic pupils a — Baptised Roman Catholic pupils a. living in contributory parishes and attend an associated Roman Catholic Primary School b. living in contributory parishes c. attending an associated Roman Catholic Primary School d. who have a sibling at the school e. in a Roman Catholic Primary School f. Not in any of the 5 sub-categories above
3Other children who are looked after — Other children who are looked after; or who were previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order; or those children who appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
4The children of staff of Ss John Fisher & Thomas More RCHS – who have been permanently employed at the school for two or — The children of staff of Ss John Fisher & Thomas More RCHS – who have been permanently employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application is made and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
5Children associated to a Church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance — Children associated to a Church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance a. Who have a parent/guardian who worships in a Church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance (see note 1) b. Who have been baptised in a Church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance
6Siblings of children in years 8-11 on the date of admission to Ss John Fisher & Thomas More RCHS — Siblings of children in years 8-11 on the date of admission to Ss John Fisher & Thomas More RCHS (see note 2)
7Other children in associated Primary Schools
8Children who have proven exceptional medical or social needs where admission to the school might best help satisfy those — Children who have proven exceptional medical or social needs where admission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs (see note 3).
9Other children.

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "SS John Fisher & Thomas Moore RC High School Colne 10 March 2026.pdf").

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.