Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Voluntary aided secondary school in Colne (Lancashire).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Headteacher's Welcome. Welcome to SS John Fisher and Thomas More RC High School It is my pleasure to welcome you to Fisher More RC High School, a community where faith, excellence, and hard work are celebrated. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a school where every child's unique gifts are nurtured, and high standards are maintained in all we do.
At Fisher More, we believe each student is a precious creation of God, with unique talents and aspirations. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where these qualities can flourish. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, supported by dedicated educators who inspire students to reach their full potential.
Rooted in Catholic values, we emphasise spiritual and moral growth, encouraging students to build a deep relationship with God and live with compassion and integrity. We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities to develop well-rounded, responsible individuals.
Whether you are a prospective new family, an existing part of our school community, or just want to find out more about us, thank you for your interest in Fisher More. Mr Dugdale, Headteacher Headteacher's Welcome.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 119785
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Clark | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Gauntlett Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Helliwell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alixena Lubomski | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Sean Kelly | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Dugdale | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Donna Shaw | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jackie Dickinson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Fiona Ritchie | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Monsignor Peter Wilkinson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2020 |
| Mrs Judith Stansfield | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Pius Adefuye Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Hindmarch Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record